Using Parallel Communications
The parallel communications menu allows you to set the values for the active
parallel port. The values are listed in the table below.
Note: Turn the printer off and back on when you change the port or mode
settings.
Option Choices Default
Port External/Internal External
Mode Compatible/IEEE-1284 Compatible (Centronics mode)
Setting the Port
To change the setting, from the Main Menu select Setup, Port Settings, then
Parallel Comm. Then, follow these steps.
1. Press » or ¼ until you see
PARALLEL COMM
Port ¼
2. Press Enter/Pause.
PORT
External ¼
3. Use » or ¼ to select either "External" or "Internal." Press Enter/Pause.
The internal port is used for printer options installed inside the printer,
such as the Ethernet communication port. The external port is used to
connect a printer cable or external device directly to the parallel port.
4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.
Setting Communications 5-5
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