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> In a message dated 96-07-03 00:48:57 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Patrick
> Stirrat) writes:
>
> << We have a 2563 printer with a serial interface.  We have two questions,
>  and no one seems to be able to give us a straight answer on either point:
>
>  1) we would like to set the default print pitch so it prints 16.7 cpi on
>  all printouts.  We have the software escape codes to do this on a per-
>  printout basis, but we want to set this to be the default through the
>  printers' control panel.
>
>  2) the printer is currently connected to an HP3000/928.  can this printer
>  be connected to a PC or PC network?  If so, what driver should be used,
>  and are there any settings that need to be set on the printer itself?
>  Will a standard serial cable work?
>
>  If anyone has any information it would be appreciated. >>
>
> I can answer #2 for you knowing that this works since I set up a 2563 to a PC
> that dialed in from our CA warehouse using a script file and printed off
> sales orders to be shipped.  Try using the HP PaintJet  driver.  Yes,
>  Paintjet....
> Not really sure of the settings,  but I could research if necessary.
>
> Rick Clark
> P/A for WW&R
 
I can answer #1. It depends on the model. If you have a 2563A, you merely
set the poer-up default pitch to 16.7 viz the config menu in the keypad.
Using the 2563B you simply specify a different (I can't recall the code
number but its in the manual) character set as the default. Most of our
branchs that have serial 2563's use the narrow "letter" style paper with
great success.
 
Cheers.
Keith Sutherland.