To set the timeout value for a local, nonsystem plotter (Procedure)

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Set the Timeout Value for Devices
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To set the timeout value for a local, nonsystem plotter

  1. From the File menu, choose Plotter Manager.
  2. Double-click the plotter configuration (PC3) file whose timeout value you want to change.
  3. In the Plotter Configuration Editor, choose the Ports tab.
  4. On the Ports tab, select the port that you want to use.
  5. Choose Configure Port and do one of the following:
    • For a parallel port, in the Transmission Retry box, enter the timeout value in milliseconds.
    • For a serial port, in the Input Timeout and Output Timeout boxes, enter the timeout values in milliseconds.
  6. Choose OK.
 Command entry: PLOTTERMANAGER