Printer
Description
The printer option for a Series 4400 System provides a
hard copy record of test parameters and results. The
printer features up to 80 characters on a line, which may
consist of letters, numbers, or special symbols, printed at
a rate of about 100 characters per second. The printout
includes the name, value, and units of several parame-
ters, as described on page 6-
The printer is set up for and supplied with 9
1/2 x 11 inch
fan-fold paper. Additional pads of paper are available
from Instron.
Installation
To use the printer with the Series 4400 System, plug the
signal cable provided with the unit into the RS-232 con-
nector on the rear panel of the console.
The printer and the Series 4400 System are set up at the
factory for a baud rate of 1200. A baud rate of 300 can be
selected, if required. To change the baud rate in the printer,
refer to the manufacturer’s manual provided with the unit.
To change the baud rate in a Series 4400 System re-
quires changing a switch position on a 3-section DIP
switch assembly located on the lower rear of the control
console (see Figure 8-2). The No. 2 switch of the DIP
switch assembly, marked 1200 baud, controls the system
baud rate. The switch is accessed through an opening in
the rear cover of the console. To change to 300 baud,
push down on the OPEN side of the switch with a
pointed tool, such as a ball point pen.
Printer M10-94400-1
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