Parallel Mode 1 - Lexmark Printer User Manual

The printer also supports a Device ID function. When queried for its ID, the printer
returns the following information:
The LEXPARAL.EXE file is available from ftp.lexmark.com as /pub/driver/
technical_brief/LEXPARAL.EXE. Use your web browser to access ftp://
ftp.lexmark.com/pub/driver/technical_brief/LEXPARAL.EXE.
When the
communication. If the attached host computer does not support IEEE 1284
communication, you can turn
through MarkVision Professional, and SLCTIN* and AUTO FD XT* will be ignored.
Note:
You can get IEEE 1284 documentation by calling 1-800-678-IEEE (order number
DS02709).

Parallel Mode 1

Parallel Mode 1 is a feature available for many Lexmark printers. The factory default
setting is
documentation for the factory default for your printer.
If the host side of the parallel interface is using open collector drivers to transmit data
to the printer,
Turning this mode
printer models, you can set
through MarkVision Professional, or through a PJL command. Refer to your printer
user documentation for more information.
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Manufacturer
•
Command set
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Model of printer
menu item is set to
Advanced Status
Excessive device queries and status checks (Nibble and Byte modes) will
slow printer performance.
or depending on your printer model. Refer to your printer user
On Off
should be set to
Parallel Mode 1
equalizes all parallel interface signal impedances. On some
Off
Parallel Mode 1
8-18
, the printer supports IEEE 1284
On
to from the printer operator panel or
Advanced Status Off
to increase reliability of data transfer.
Off
to from the printer operator panel,
Off
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