Laser 128 User Manual

2.3
SOME BACKGROUND IN BASIC PROGRAMMING
USING A
COMPUTER
PRINTER WITH
THE
The computer has two built-in printer
interfaces : a serial printer interface and a
parallel printer interface. To select either of
them, put the PARALLEL/SERIAL switch in
the proper position.
2.4 SERIAL PRINTER
The serial interface is RS232 standard and
may be connected to any printer with this
interface standard.
To activate the serial printer, follow these
steps:
1. Connect the interface cable between the
computer and the serial printer.
2. Set up your printer according to the
following requirements:
i. Baud-rate: this is the rate of data
transfer between your computer and
printer so they must match each
other. Set the desired baud-rate for
your printer first and remember the
number . You will have to set up
your computer later using this
number.
u. No of Bits : 8
m. Parity : No
iv. Stop Bits : 1
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Laser 128 Specifications

General

Processor	MOS Technology 6502
RAM	128 KB
ROM	32 KB
Compatibility	Apple II
Graphics	280×192
Sound	Built-in speaker
Ports	Composite video
Operating System	Apple DOS 3.3, ProDOS
Storage	5.25" floppy disk drive (optional second drive)