Chapter 4
Configuration Overview
Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options:
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CONFIG. CONTROL — These options allow you to save, print,
load, delete, name, and protect entire sets of configuration
parameters, as well as select the default power-up configuration.
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ACTIVE EMULATION — This menu allows you to select the active
emulation: PCL-II or LinePrinter+. The optional IGP/PGL or
IGP/VGL emulations can be selected if they are installed.
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EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options
which are available for the current operating (active) emulation. For
example, if LinePrinter+ is the active emulation, then the
LinePrinter+ emulation options can be configured using this menu.
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MAINT / MISC — These options provide miscellaneous functions,
such as printing a hex dump, selecting a display language, and
choosing whether the printer will power up in offline or online mode.
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HOST INTERFACE — These options allow you to select either the
Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, Dataproducts
Ethernet
must match the interface cabling you installed while setting up your
printer, described in Chapter 2). This menu also allows you to
configure several parameters for each interface.
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ETHERNET PARAMS — This option allows you to view and
change the IP Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask. The
MAC Address may also be viewed.
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PRINTER CONTROL — These options allow you to select several
operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which
paper will advance when slewing.
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DIAGNOSTICS — These options include the diagnostic tests,
system memory, and statistics of the printer.
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RIBBONMINDER — The options in this submenu allow you to
enable the RibbonMinder
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feature and set its parameters.
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