Brother HL-3400CN Series User Manual page 24

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Universal Media Cassette
This printer loads paper automatically from the media cassette. Since the
media cassette is a universal type, a number of different paper sizes can
be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the media cassette. For
detailed paper specifications, see 'Paper Handling' in Chapter 3.
Three Interfaces
This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C
serial interface and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface.
As an alternative to the MIO interface, you can use the Brother NC-3100h
Networking solution.
If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface,
you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the
industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface.
The RS-232C serial interface is an industry standard so that you can
connect it to any computer using a standard serial cable.
The MIO interface allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible
card. If you install a card, you can use one more interface ports for
networking or printer sharing.
The NC-3100h card can enable you to connect directly to a Network.
Automatic Interface Selection
This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C
serial or MIO / NC-3100h interface depending on the interface port
through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be
connected to more than one computer.
Five Emulation Modes
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This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard Color PCL 5C language
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(PCL6 in monochrome printing) printers, PostScript Level 2 language
emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-
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GL™ plotter as well as EPSON FX-850™ and IBM Proprinter XL
printers (for monochrome printing only). You can print with all
application programs that support one of these printers.
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