Ports Tab (Plotter Configuration Editor)

Changes communication settings between the configured plotter and your computer or network system.

PLOTTERMANAGER (Command) Find: Double-click a PC3 file

You can specify whether you want to plot through a port, plot to a file, or use AutoSpool. See “Use AutoSpool” in the Driver and Peripheral Guide.

If you plot through a parallel port, you can specify the timeout value. If you plot through a serial port, you can change the baud rate, protocol, flow control, and input and output timeout values.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Plot to the Following Port

Sends the drawing to the plotter through the selected port.

Plot to File

Sends the drawing to the file specified in the Plot dialog box.

AutoSpool

Uses the AutoSpool utility to plot the drawing. AutoSpool is specified on the Files tab in the Options dialog box.

Port List

Displays a list and description of available ports, both local and network. If the port is a network port, the name of the network printer is also displayed.

Show All Ports

Shows all available ports on the computer regardless of the ports available on the plotter.

Browse Network

Displays the network choices so you can connect to another instance of a nonsystem plotter.

Configure Port

Displays either the Configure LPT Port dialog box or the Settings for COM Port dialog box.