P a r a l l e l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
The parallel communications menu allows you to set the values for the active
parallel port. The values are listed in the table below.
Note:
Turn the printer off and back on when you change the port or mode
settings.
Option
Port
Mode
Port
To change the setting, from the Main Menu select Setup, Port Settings, then
Parallel Comm. Then, follow these steps.
1. Press
or
PARALLEL COMM
Port
2. Press Enter/Pause.
PORT
External
3. Use
or
The internal port is used for printer options installed inside the printer,
such as the Ethernet communication port. The external port is used to
connect a printer cable or external device directly to the parallel port.
4. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main Menu.
Choices
External/Internal
Compatible/IEEE-1284
until you see
to select either "External" or "Internal." Press Enter/Pause.
Default
External
Compatible (Centronics mode)
Setting Communications 5-5