Changing The Interface Parameters - Kyocera FS-9120DN Operating Manual

2.2.4 Changing the Interface Parameters

The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial inter-
face or a network interface. Various printing environment
parameters such as the default emulation can be changed in-
dependently on different interfaces by using the printer's
menu selection system. Select the interface to apply the
changes in the procedure described below.
NOTE
This interface selection described below does not select
which interface data will be received from. The printer auto-
matically selects an interface.
Changing Parallel Interface Modes
The parallel interface supports a bi–directional/high–speed
mode according to IEEE standards. Normally, this interface
is used under the default setting Auto. For details, see
Appendix B Host Computer Interface
face, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least
once. The new setting will be enabled thereafter.
1 Press the MENU key.
2 Press the or
appears. One of the interface names shown below
appears, indicating the current interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Network
(only when an optional network interface
Option
card is installed)
(only when an optional serial interface board
Serial
is installed)
3
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
Interface
?Parallel
If Parallel is not displayed, press the
repeatedly until Parallel appears.
4 Press the ENTER key again.
5 Press the key. The message display changes to the
communication mode menu.
6 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
>Parallel I/F
?Nibble (high)
. After setting the inter-
key repeatedly until Interface >
>
7 Press the
The display changes as shown below. Press the
ENTER key.
AUTO (default)
Normal
High speed
Nibble (high)
8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to
Ready.
Changing Serial Interface Modes
You can set the baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and pro-
tocol for the serial interface.
NOTE
This section applies to the printer having the optional serial
interface board kit (IB-11) installed.
1 Press the MENU key.
2 Press the
appears. One of the interface names shown below
appears, indicating the current interface.
Parallel (default)
USB
Network
Option
Serial
3
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?)
appears.
Interface
?Parallel
4 Press the
pears.
or key
Interface
?Serial
5 Press the ENTER key again.
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
or key to display the desired mode.
or key repeatedly until Interface >
(only when an optional network interface
card is installed)
(only when an optional serial interface board
is installed)
or key repeatedly until Serial ap-
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