imagistics Imagistics RS-232C User manual

Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
RS-232C interface and cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting your fax machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Requirements for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Making the RS-232C settings
for DL170, 3500 and ix3010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Initializing your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Making the RS-232C settings
On the model 5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Initializing your machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using your fax’s new PC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Scanning from your fax to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Printing from your computer to your fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sending/receiving faxes with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
“AT” commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Copyright © 2002, Imagistics International Inc.; all rights reserved.
Bitware is a trademark of Cheyenne Software, Inc., a division of Computer Associates
International, Inc. WinFax is a trademark of Symantec Corporation. Windows and Windows 95 are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HydraFax is a trademark of Wordcraft
International Ltd.

Introduction
Important: The optional RS-232C interface will be installed by
Imagistics International.
RS-232C interface and cable
The port on your RS-232C interface has a DB-25 (standard 25-pin
serial) female receptacle which accepts a male DB-25 cable plug.Your
computer’s port may have either a DB-25 or DB-9 (9-pin) receptacle.
If necessary, see the chart below for detailed information on the pin
assignment for your fax machine’s RS232C port.
Note:For more information on your computer’s serial interface port,
see your computer’s operating instructions.
Note:Please use a RS-232C interface cable no longer than 3 meters.
Pin assignment
Pin No. Signal code Signal name Contents
2 TXD Transmitted data Data signal sent from computer
to your fax.
3 RXD Received data The data sent to computer by
your fax.
4 RTS Request to send Signal for request to send data.
Data Enable signal for data
5 CTS Clear to send transmission from your fax to
your computer.
6 DSR Data Set ready On always when the port is available.
7 SG Signal ground Ground for signal.
20 DTR Data Terminal ready Data Terminal - ready
to communicate
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Signal direction
Connection
After instalation follow the steps below to connect your machine.
(Imagistics may perform these for you as part of the installation.)
1. Connect one end of the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C port on
your fax machine.
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to your computer’s
RS-232C port.
Note: If you don’t know where your computer’s RS-232C port is,
check the computer’s operating instructions.
To connect between your fax machine and your computer, you will
need an RS-232C interface cable (supplied).
25-pin type
Your fax Your computer
2 TXD 2 TXD
3 RXD 3 RXD
4 RTS 4 RTS
5 CTS 5 CTS
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 SG 7 SG
20 DTR 20 DTR
9-pin type
Your fax Your computer
2 TXD 2 RXD
3 RXD 3 TXD
4 RTS 4 DTR
5 CTS 5 SG
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 SG 7 RTS
20 DTR 8 CTS
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Operation
Your fax machine isn’t only a fax — it can also be an image scanner
for your computer.
Setting your fax machine
Requirements for your computer
To setup and use your fax’s RS-232C interface, you must first proper-
ly install fax software on your computer.
Imagistics International has tested this interface with the following
software titles:
•Unimessage Xlite Ver. 2.0
•Unimessage Pro Ver. 1.0
•BitWareTM Ver. 3.30
•BitWareTM Plus Ver. 4.0
•WinFax PROTM Ver. 4 for Windows 3.1
©
and Ver.7 for Windows 95
©
•LaserFaxTM Ver. 3.5 [Except North America]
Note:While this RS-232C interface should work with most class 1 fax
software,there may be some fax packages with which it may not
work. If you experience trouble, please confirm that you are fol-
lowing all instructions correctly and in the right order. If you
still have trouble, please contact the software manufacturer.
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Making the RS-232C settings
on the DL170, 3500 and ix3010
Note: for the model 5000, see page 7.
Note:You must make the following settings if you change the soft-
ware on your PC.
Note:The parameters for the following settings should be listed in
your fax software. If you choose the wrong RS-232C parame-
ters, the fax machine cannot communicate with your computer.
1. On the model DL170 and ix3010:
Press
Program key , F, 1, 0, 3, ENTER.
On the model 3500:
Press MENU , 6, 1, 0, 3, ENTER.
The LCD shows the fax’s RS-232C transmission speed (baud
rate) in bps (bits per second):
(Model DL170 or ix3010’s LCD) (Model 3500’s LCD)
Note: This setting is just for the RS-232C port. It does not
change the speed at which your machine sends faxes.
2. Use the cursor key to choose the appropriate baud rate for your
computer and software.This setting needs to match the setting
in your computer software.The settings are: Variable; or 600,
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps. When you see the setting
you want, press ENTER.
Note: If using one of the following Imagistics International-
tested packages, select Variable:
•BitWareTM Ver. 3.30
•BitWareTM Plus Ver. 4.0
•WinFax PROTM Ver. 4 for Windows
©
3.1 or
Ver.7 for Windows
©
95
Baud Rate :Variable
//Enter
Baud Rate :Variable
//Enter
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3. Use the cursor key to choose the data parity. Choose between
None, Odd, or Even. Then press ENTER.
(Model DL170 or ix3010’s LCD) (Model 3500’s LCD)
4. Use the cursor key to toggle between 1or 2 stop bits.When you
see the setting you want, press ENTER.
(Model DL170 or ix3010’s LCD) (Model 3500’s LCD)
5. Use the cursor key to toggl between 7 or 8 bits data length.
When you see the setting you want, press ENTER.
(Model DL170 or ix3010’s LCD) (Model 3500’s LCD)
Initializing your machine
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3).
2. Computer: Make sure that your fax software is running and in
receive mode.
Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.
3. Your machine:
On the DL170 and ix3010:
Press
Program key , F, 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
On the 3500:
Press MENU , 6, 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
It will take a few moments to initialize the settings.
PC-FAX Connection
Data Length :8 bit
//Enter
Data Length :8 bit
//Enter
Stop Bit :1 bit
//Enter
Stop Bit :1 bit
//Enter
Parity :None
//Enter
Parity :None
//Enter
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Making the RS-232C settings
on the model 5000
Note:If your machine is DL170, 3500 or ix3010, see page 6.
Note:You must make the following settings if you change your fax
software.
Note:The parameters for the following settings should be listed in
your fax software. If you choose the wrong RS-232C parame-
ters, the fax machine cannot communicate with your computer.
1. Press
MENU , 6, 1, 0, 3, ENTER.
The LCD shows the machine’s RS-232C parameters:
2. Select parameter you want to set using the cursor key.Then
press ENTER.
Baud Rate: Transmission
speed (baud rate) in bps (bits
per second).
Use the cursor key to select
the appropriate baud rate for your computer and software.This
setting must match the setting in your computer software.
The settings are: Variable; or 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or
19200 bps. Select the setting you want, then press ENTER.
Note: If using one of the following Imagistics International-
tested packages, select “Variable”:
•BitWareTM Ver. 3.30
•BitWareTM Plus Ver. 4.0
03.SetRS‑232C
600bps
1200bps
Variable 4800bps
9600bps
2400bps 19200bps
03.SetRS‑232C
BaudRate:Variable
ParityBit:None
03.SetRS‑232C
DataLength:Variable
Exit
StopBit:1Bit
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•WinFax PROTM Ver. 4 for Windows
©
3.1 or
Ver.7 for Windows
©
95
Note: This setting is just for the RS-232C port. It does not
change the speed at which your machine sends faxes.
Parity: Use the cursor key to
choose the data parity.
Choose between None, Odd,
or Even. Then press ENTER.
Stop Bit: Use the cursor key
to toggle the between 1 or 2
stop bits.Then press ENTER.
Data Length: Use the cur-
sor key to toggle between 7 or
8 bits data length.Then press
ENTER.
3. When you are finished setting for RS-232C parameters, select
“Exit” then press ENTER.
03.SetRS‑232C
BaudRate:Variable
ParityBit:None
Exit
03.SetRS‑232C
8Bit
7Bit
03.SetRS‑232C
2Bit
1Bit
03.SetRS‑232C
Odd
Even
None
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Initializing your machine
On the model DL170, 3500 and ix3010
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 2).
2. Computer: Make sure that your fax software is running and in
receive mode.
Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.
3. Your machine:
On the DL170 and ix3010:
Press
Program key , F, 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
On the 3500:
Press MENU , 6, 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
It will take a few moments to initialize the settings.
On the model 5000
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3).
2. Computer: Make sure that your fax software is running and in
receive mode.
Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.
3. Your machine:
Press
MENU , 6, 1, 0, 2, ENTER.
It will take a few moments to initialize the settings.
PCInterfaceInitial
Sep25200111:00amMem:98%
[Mode][Contrast]
PC-FAX Connection
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Using your fax’s new PC connection
Note:While the machine communicates with your PC using the RS-
232C interface cable, the machine can not receive a fax message
from other fax machine.
Scanning from your fax to your computer
You can store logos, signatures, line art or even photographs onto
your computer by using the fax machine to scan to your computer:
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3).
2. Your machine: Insert the document.Adjust resolution and con-
trast if necessary.
3. Computer: Instruct your fax software to receive.
Note: If necessary, consult your fax software’s instructions.
4. Your machine:
On the DL170 and ix3010:
Press
Program key
, F, 1, 0, 1, ENTER.
On the 5000 or 3500:
Press
MENU
, 6, 1, 0, 1, ENTER.
Your fax software will now “receive”the fax (including the TTI, if
you’ve set one) onto your computer. To cancel the scanning operation
while it’s in progress, just press STOP. (To cancel the command after
scanning the document, consult your software’s operating instruc-
tions.)
PCInterfaceScan
Sep25200111:00amMem:98%
[Mode][Contrast]
PC-FAX Scan
A4 Memory 99%
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Printing from your computer to your fax
With the RS-232C interface installed, you can now print documents
from your computer to your fax.
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3).
2. Computer: Use your application —for example, a word-process-
ing program —to send the document to your fax software, just
as if you were actually going to fax the document.
3. Your machine: Make sure that you know your fax machine’s
subscriber ID (fax number).
Note: Please consult your fax machine’s operating instructions
for more on how to enter the subscriber ID.
4. Computer: When the fax software asks for a fax number to
which to send the document, enter your subscriber ID.
5. Computer: Instruct your fax software to transmit.The fax
machine will begin to print.
Sending/receiving faxes with your computer
You can receive documents from another fax onto your computer, as
well as transmit documents from your computer to other faxes. As
with scanning, the exact procedure for sending/receiving will vary
depending upon your computer’s fax software.
Note:Consult your software’s operating instructions for more details.
1. Make sure your fax is connected to your computer (see page 3).
2. Computer: Instruct your fax software to send or receive.
The fax machine will begin either transmitting or receiving.
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“AT” commands
Note:This is a list of standard “AT”modem commands. For more
information, please consult your fax software’s instructions.
Command Parameter Description Default value
A none Call answer
D 0 - 9, *,# Dial number
P Pulse dial
T Tone dial
, Pause
E 0 Not echo command character E0
1 Echo command character
H 0 On Hook (Disconnect line)
1 Off Hook (Connect line)
M 0 Monitor speaker is always off M1
1 Monitor speaker is on until carrier is
detected
2 Monitor speaker is always on
P none Set pulse dial mode
T none Set tone dial mode
V 0 Short formed response code V1
1 Long formed response code
Z none Reset modem
&F none Initialize to factory setting
\Q 1 XON/XOFF flow control \Q2
2 RS/CS flow control
+FCLASS? none Indicate current service class
+FCLASS=? none Indicate service class capability
+FCLASS=n none Set service class
+FRH=n none Receive HDLC frame (n=3:300 bps)
+FLO=n none XON/XOFF flow control (n=1) +FLO=2
none RS/CS flow control (n=2)
+FRM=n none Facsimile receive message
(14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/
2400 bps)
+FRS=n none Detect silence for n x 10ms
+FTH=n none Transmit HDLC frame (n=3:300 bps)
+FTM=n none Facsimile transmit message
(14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/
2400bps)
+FTS=n none Wait for n x 10ms
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