Bi-Directional Parallel Interface; Printing From Your Pc; Paper Cassette - Brother MFC-9870 Owner's Manual

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Bi-directional Parallel Interface

The bi-directional interface lets the machine communicate with the
computer, sending information about memory and printer setup
conditions. The Remote Printer Console and Windows ® 95, 98 or
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Windows NT Workstation 4.0 drivers support the bi-directional mode
and can report the printer status to the computer.

Printing From Your PC

Paper Cassette

The machine's paper cassette can feed plain paper and transparencies.
When the machine receives data from your computer, it begins the print
process by loading paper from the paper cassette. Insert the sheet of
paper with the side you wish to print on face down in the paper cassette.
Select the print command from your PC.
Your PC sends a print command and data to the machine. The screen
displays the date and time, and RECEIVING DATA. If there are more
pages, the machine begins to print the next page automatically. When the
machine finishes printing all data, it returns to online status.
You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in
your application software.
See
If your application software does not support your custom paper size,
"Acceptable
select the next larger paper size. Then adjust the print area by changing
Paper" in this
the right and left margins in your application software.
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When you use labels, envelopes, organizer paper, card stock or thicker
paper, be sure to use the manual feed slot.