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 until you see
PARALLEL COMM
Port
2. Press Enter/Pause.
PORT
External
3. Use or 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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