Cannot Read From Multimeter with RS232 Communication - serial-port

I am currently attempting to use a computer and RS232 connection to control a HP 34401A Multimeter. I am able to use commands such as "SYSTem:REMote" or "*TST" however when I attempt to use a command that sends back information nothing is returned to the computer. If I use another return command directly after I get a -410 error signifying that the output buffer is full. Are there any commands I need to use to tell it to send the information to the computer? I have been looking through the manual for one but cannot find it.
Extra Info:
RS232 Connection Setup: Baudrate=9600, Data bits=8, Stop bits=2, Parity=None
Since the connection is DTE to DTE I am using a null modem cable
I am using Termite to send commands to the multimeter
Thank you for any help!

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