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NETira CT (located on the Accessories CD-ROM) is a Windows-based configuration utility that allows the user 
to make changes to the existing printer setup via a direct connection to the host computer’s serial, USB, 
Ethernet, or parallel ports. 
 
NETira Features: 
 
  Allows Real-Time Control/Query of Printer Configuration 
  Define and Save Optimal Configurations for Applications 
  Saved Configurations can be Shared with other Printers and Sent via Email 
  Download Files, Formats and Fonts 
  Query Memory Modules 
 
 
Be sure to use the NETira utility located on the Accessories CD-ROM that is included with your 
printer. Older versions might not operate correctly with some printers. For the latest version please 
visit our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com 
 
 
Be sure your printer’s firmware version is 9.04 or greater. Firmware is available from our website, 
for the latest version please visit our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com 
 
 
USB and Parallel Port Connection Requirements 
 
Using Netira CT with an USB or parallel port connection requires a Windows driver to be installed and the 
driver to be set to “Print directly to the printer”.  Other connections (e.g. serial and LAN) do not require the 
Windows driver or this setting. Install the Windows driver as described in section 3.6. Then follow the steps 
below to set the driver setting: 
 
1) Open the list of installed printers on your PC. 
 
Windows XP 
Open Printer and Faxes by clicking the Start 
button, and then Settings, and then click on Printer 
and Faxes. 
 
Windows 7 
Open Devices and Printers  by clicking the Start 
button, and then click on Devices and Printers. 
 
2) Right click on the printer and select Properties 
from the drop down menu. 
 
 
 
 
 
3) In the Driver Properties window, click on the 
Advanced tab. 
 
4) Click the “Print directly to the printer” radio 
button. Then click OK. 
 
USB and parallel port connections will now be 
available for use with Netira CT.