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3. Using the Printer Function
This chapter describes the printer functions.
Configuring Option Settings for the Printer
If bidirectional communication is not available, use the printer driver to config-
ure the printer's option settings.
Conditions for Bidirectional Communication
Bidirectional communication allows information about paper settings to be au-
tomatically sent from the printer. Bidirectional communication allows you to
check the status of the printer from your computer.
• Bidirectional communication is supported by Windows 2000/XP/Vista, and
Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008.
To support bidirectional communication, the following conditions must be met:
❖ When connected via a network
The printer must be connected via a standard TCP/IP port, and the default
port name must not be changed.
❖ When connected via USB
The printer must be connected to the computer's USB port using a USB inter-
face cable.
The computer must support bidirectional communication.
Bidirectional communication must be enabled in the printer properties.
Note
❒ The PS3 printer driver does not support bidirectional communication. You
can update printer status manually.
If Bidirectional Communication is Disabled
Configure option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled.
Important
❒ Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties in
the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group mem-
ber to acquire this permission.
❒ Make sure that [Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer prop-
erties is selected. The machine cannot print if [Enable bidirectional support] is not
selected.
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