Tektronix TDS1000- and TDS2000- Sprinkler User Manual


 
TDS2CMA Communications Module
TDS1000/2000-Series Digital Oscilloscope User Manual
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Testing the Printer Port
To test the printer port, follow these steps:
1. If you have already connected the oscilloscope to a printer, go to
step 4.
2. Power off the oscilloscope and the printer.
3. Connect the oscilloscope to the printer using the appropriate
cable.
4. Power on the oscilloscope and the printer.
5. If you have not done so already, define an appropriate printer
setup. Refer to page 131.
6. Push the PRINT button. The pri nter should begin printing a copy
of the oscilloscope screen within twenty seconds, depending on
the selected printer.
Printing Oscilloscope Screen Data
To print the screen data, push the PRINT button. The oscilloscope
takes a few seconds to capture the screen data. The settings of your
printer and print speed determine how long it takes to print the data.
Additional time may be required according to the format selected.
NOTE. You can use the oscilloscope while the printer prints.