Communications With The Host Cannot Be Performed Via The Parallel Interface - OKIDATA OKIPAGE 16n Service Manual

Communications with the host cannot be performed via the parallel interface.

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• Is the parallel interface or auto interface selected in menu level 1?
• No Select the parallel interface or auto interface in menu level 1.
• Yes Is the host set to the bidirectional communication?
• Yes Set the parallel I/F to the bidirectional communication enable state (DISABLE
→ ENABLE) in menu level 2.
Set the parallel I/F to the bidirectional communication disable state (ENABLE →
• No
DISABLE) in menu level 2.
• Is the printer recovered?
• Yes END
• No Is the connector of the parallel interface cable connected to the printer properly?
• No Connect the connector of the parallel interface cable to the printer properly.
• Yes Is there any defect in the cable (broken or bent pin, broken wire)?
• Yes Replace the parallel interface cable.
• No Replace the Main board or ask the user to check the hardware and software at the
host side.
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