To set up a Customer Display device:
- Select Customer Display from the Configuration Manager Hardware menu.
- Select the Display button.
- Choose the Customer Display File for the display from the list.
- Select the Port button to select the port to which the display is connected.
To disable a Customer Display device, set Display and Port both to None.
Display - lists the Customer Display Control Files currently available. Select a Display File option and press [Enter] to use it or [F3] to edit it.
Port - lists the communication ports that exist or may exist on the computer. Select a Port and press [Enter] to use it. Enter required communications parameters if necessary.
Keep Port Open - keeps the Port open and available for use by the display.
ON - the port remains open and available for use by the Display. This is used (rarely) for devices which require power from the computer.
OFF - the port is available to other devices when not in use by the Display.
See:
Customer Display - Display File
Customer Display - Display File Edit screen
Customer Display - Messages
Customer Display - Variables
Port Access Using Windows Generic Text-Only Printer Driver
Port Access Using an OPOS Port/Device
Port Access Using an IP Port/Device
Configuration Manager Contents