Epson Stylus Color 980 Manual page 84

Note:
This setting is unavailable when your printer is connected via the USB
port.
Use DMA transfer (for Windows 98 and 95 only)
If your computer has a parallel port which supports ECP mode,
you can enable DMA transfer to speed up printing. See your
computer manual to determine if it supports ECP mode and DMA
transfer.
To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare
the message below the EPSON Printer Port check box to this table,
and take the recommended action.
Message
High Speed (DMA)
Transfer enabled.
For higher data transfer
rates, use DMA Transfer.
(No message)
To enable DMA transfer, follow the steps below.
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then
double-click the Control Panel icon.
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Action
DMA transfer is already enabled. Click OK
to close the dialog box.
Follow the steps below this table to enable
DMA transfer.
Your system's parallel port setting does not
allow DMA transfer. However, if you
change the parallel port setting to ECP or
Enhanced using your computer's BIOS
Setup program, you may be able to use
DMA transfer. Consult your computer
manual or computer manufacturer for
instructions. Once you change the
parallel port setting, follow the steps
below this table to enable DMA transfer.
Note:
Before you run the BIOS Setup program,
uninstall the printer driver using
Add/Remove Programs in the Control
Panel. After running the BIOS Setup
program, reinstall the printer driver.