Setting up serial printing (Windows only)

After installing the serial or communication (COM) port, configure the printer and the computer.

Note: Serial printing reduces print speed.

  1. Set the parameters in the printer.

    1. From the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.

    2. Locate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.

    3. Save the settings.

  2. From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.

  3. Open the printer properties, and then select the COM port from the list.

  4. Set the COM port parameters in Device Manager.

    Use the Run dialog box to open the command prompt, and then type devmgmt.msc.