Interface Selection; Printer Languages - Epson STYLUS COLOR 3000 Service Manual

Interface Selection

The EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 has three types of interfaces: parallel, serial, and optional Type-B. Each
interface can be selected manually or automatically. Both are selected in the default setting mode.
Manual selection
The interface selected in default setting mode always prints out data from the host.
Automatic selection
Automatic interface selection is enabled in default setting mode. In automatic interface selection mode, the
printer is initialized in the idle state (no interface selected) when it is turned on, and then scans for which
interface is to receive data. The interface that receives data first is selected. When the host stops data
transfer, the printer goes to standby for a number of seconds, and the printer returns to the idle state. As long
as the host sends data or the printer interface is in the busy state, the selected interface is left as is.
Interface State and Interface Selection


When an interface other than parallel interface is selected, the parallel interface goes into the BUSY
state.


When an interface other than serial interface is selected, the serial interface sets the DTR signal to
MARK.


When the printer is initialized and returned to the idle state, the parallel interface goes into ready
state and the serial interface sets the DTR signal to SPACE.
Note: An interrupt signal, such as INIT, on the parallel interface is ignored while that interface is not
selected.

Printer Languages

ESC/P2
IBM XL24E
EPSON Remote
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