Xerox 3270 manual

3270 Programmer’s Guide Introduction The settings can be downloaded as special commands from your IBM system or from a PC to the Centronics or RS 232 (in case of serial connector) input port. The converter uses these commands for its own internal setup. Initially, the settings can be downloaded to the temporary memory area (see Chapter 3. Manipulation of Temporary and Permanent Memory Areas) of the converter, where they take immediate ef fect. The settings in the RAM area may be saved permanently in the permanent memory area, if specified by a special command. The permanent memory area is read each time power is turned on to the converter or when you give a special command. 1.6. Serial Input/Output NOTE: This section only applies if your product is equipped with a serial connector The serial port can be configured as input or output. SERIAL OUTPUT For serial output, the FSL printer driver has to be used. For details on this, please see doc. no. D62071. SERIAL INPUT For serial input, you can use both FSL and PCL printer drivers. For details on serial input, please refer to relevant chapters in D62071 (FSL) and D62030 (PCL) for details. -9-