R3132 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual
2.4.3 Outputting Screen Data
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(2) Printing screen data
You can send data to a Centronix compatible printer attached to the parallel interface.
NOTE: The output resolution of the spectrum analyzer is 180 dpi. A printer that uses a resolution which
is not a multiple of 180 dpi may print with streaks.
Compatible printers use ESC/P, ESC/P-Raster or HP PCL. Compatible printers use ESC/P, ESC/P-
R or HP PCL (there may be a certain restrictions depending on the printers used).
ESC/P: Epson Standard Cord for Printer
ESC/P-R: Epson Standard Cord for Printer Raster mode
HP PCL: Hewlett Packard Printer Command Language
Suggested printers are listed in Table 2-8.
Table 2-8 Recommended Compatible Printers
NOTE: Only ESC/P-R and HP PCL are available for color printing.
*1 indicates that ESC/P-R is used for color printing.
*2 indicates that HP PCL is used for color printing.
Connecting the printer
1. Connect the printer to the PRINTER connector on the rear panel using the IBM-
PC compatible cable provided.
CAUTION: Only connect the cable after turning off both the spectrum analyzer and
printer power or you may damage the analyzer.
Selecting a destination for the screen data
2. Press CONFIG, Copy Config and Copy Device PRT/FD(PRT).
Screen data is sent to the printer (PRT).
Control codes and print mode setup
3. Press CONFIG, Copy Config and Printer.
The Printer dialog box used to set the control codes and print mode appears.
Manufacturer Model
Epson PM-750C *1, PM-2000C, PM-770C *1, PM-800C *1,
EM-900C *1, PM-780C *1, PM-880C *1, PM-900C *1
Hewlett Packard DeskJet 694C *2, DeskJet 880C *2
Cannon BJC-410J, BJC-420J, BJC-430J, BJ M70