Octel 250 - Type of Printer To Use

[Spirit1]

We have a Arial Octel 250 system which has a old line printer DX2500 connected to it. I would like to replace that printer.
What type of printers could I attach and how would I load the printer drivers?

Thanks!

 

[KenMeans]

That depends on they type of terminal you have.

What kind are you using?

Ken Means

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[Spirit1]

Hewlett Packard 700/43

 

[KenMeans]

any serial printer will work with that terminal if you had a Wyse 50+ you could also set it to use the parallel port for a printer. I do not think the HP has a port that can be used for a parole printer but I may be wrong as I have not used one in many years.

Ken Means

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[KenMeans]

101–1386–001 Edition 2
SETTING UP PRINTERS
Overview
Octel Communications ships the Epson FX–870 printer with Overture 250 and 350
servers. Any of the following printers can also be used:
. Fujitsu DL1250
. Fujitsu DL1200
. Fujitsu DX2100 and DX2300
. Okidata ML320
. AT&T
. Mannesmann Tally MT290
Before setting up your printer, read the “Meeting Cable Requirements” section, page
3-2, to make sure that you have the correct serial-interface cable.
3

3-2 Peripheral Equipment
101–1386–001 Edition 2
Meeting Cable Requirements
You must have a serial interface cable that meets the following requirements:
. The cable at the printer end must have a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon
DB-25P or equivalent.
. The cable must be no more than 50 feet (15.2 m) long.
Refer to Table 3-1 for the correct cable.
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Table 3-1. Serial Interface Cable Requirements.
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CableÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁÁ
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HP 700/43
Wyse 55ES
DEC VT102 or
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P/N 057–1149–000
P/N 058–1089–000
Refer to the DEC user’s manual
Setting Up the Printer
Setting up the printer requires four procedures:
. Unpacking the printer
. Connecting the printer to the SMT
. Checking the printer parameters
. Testing the printer
Refer to your printer and SMT manuals for the necessary procedures.



Ken Means

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[Duaneness]

Sorry for bringing up an old thread.....but is there any other configuration necessary? Or can I just plug a parallel printer into the proper port on the terminal and run the reports? Do I have to config the system software with the printer specs, or is it programmed into the terminal itself (like the AT&T 513 & 715 terminals on Avaya PBX's)?

Thanks in advance -

- Duaneness

 

[KenMeans]

You must config the terminal to use the parallel printer and that is it

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[Duaneness]

It's a Wyse terminal - is it Control-F1 like the others?

- Duaneness

 

[KenMeans]

does it have a parallel port on the back ? if it does you go into setup and select the printer type

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[Duaneness]

Yes, there is a parallel port on the admin terminal, but there isn't a "setup" key on the keyboard. This keyboard looks just like a regular PC keyboard, except it has the small RJ- type connector on it which plugs into the terminal. I suppose I could play around with it and see what happens....

- Duaneness

 

[KenMeans]

sounds like you have the wrong keyboard. i know there is a way to get into the setup and change it do you have the manual ?

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[Duaneness]

I don't think so.....I just started here recently, and haven't seen any docs yet.....

- Duaneness

 

[KenMeans]

what is the model number or type of wyse terminal?

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[Duaneness]

The terminal is model number WY-55ES, part number 901237-20; the keyboard is part number 901865-01.

 

[KenMeans]

go to this link it will show you how to get into the setup

http://www.wyse.com/service/support/kbase/KBmenu1.asp?Q=6

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[Duaneness]

Thanks! Shift-Select did the trick!

- Duaneness