squirrel classic-how to add 4th req printer? 1

[Anabrew]

i have an old classic squirrel system, v3.50.36 (NT). I am trying to add a fouth requisition printer to my system. currently "A" is the hot line, "C" is the pantry, "B" is both hot line and pantry, "H" is the bar. i would like to add pinter "D" which is the pizza line, and a printer "E" which is both hot line and the pizza line. i have an open spot on my v1.4.1 motherboard in my gray box and have the s-232 module, and "white" 5 wire plug. i am using beldin wire for communication.
thanks,
anabrew

 

[coorsman]

It's been a long time. The rs-232 module would plug into the next available port. and the cable should be wired the same as the other printer cables. A regular 6 pin phone cable won't work b/c the ends have to be the same on each end. On a phone cable one end is reversed. You will need a crimp tool to make the connection. As far as the software, it's been years but I could find my way around if you have internet connection on the computer and do a goto meeting with me.

 

[Anabrew]

thanks for the response...i can communicate over a phone line with pc anywhere...thanks
anabrew
you can call me 206-819-3093

 

[coorsman]

run dealer.exe in squirrel\data\tomorrow\
then add another printer.

Change printer names in squirrel hidden config - ctrl+page/down to access hidden config
then change the printer config under system = hardware = req-printers.

 

[Anabrew]

got the 4th req printer hooked up and edited the menu items so they print to the new printer...but all that prints is???????????????????? (a bunch of question marks)

 

[coorsman]

ok, saw your other post. It sound like a communication issue with the printer. Check dip switches on the printer, wiring, the interface cable and printer adapter.

 

[Anabrew]

printer #4 is the printer giving all the ????'s
tried:
put printer #4 were printer #1 is, printer worked
switched rs 232 #4 with rs 232 #1, printer worked
swithed position of the white plug in the gray control box with #4 and #1, printer printed ?????'s
switched black printer wires with #1 and #4, printer worked

conclusion: communication wire from white terminal plug to the jack (or the jack) were the black printer wire attaches is mis-wired.
concur??
can you explain the wiring pattern to me???
thanks,
anabrew

 

[coorsman]

You can't use a regular 6 pin phone cable, the connectors that are crimped on the ends are reversed on a phone cable, the printer interface cable for Squirrel are the same, the white wire is on the same side when you look thru the connector.
You will need a crimp tool and some sonnectors available a radio shack, they might do it for you.

 

[coorsman]

In the 6 wire phone jack the printer wiring is the same for all printers. The terminals are crossed white to yellow.

 

[coorsman]

in the converter panel(grey box) if I recall it think the wiring is

BK-RD-Ground-WH-GR

on the printer end jack 6 wire

RD-RD
BK-BK
WH-WH
GR-GR
Ground not used.

Terminals use
RD-RD
BK-BK
WH-YL
GR-GR

 

[Anabrew]

all is good! thanks
anabrew