Tally Genicom 2900 Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/O, Parallel I/O Category, Popc Print On Paper Command

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Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/O

Parallel I/O Category

The Parallel Category on your printer has three parameters that can be changed according to user needs. Use the Arrow and Enter keys to select Menu => Config Menu => Parallel I/O to get here.

POPC (Print On Paper Command)

The POPC parameter can be set up so that each time a paper advance com- mand is received (such as a Line Feed, Form Feed, or Vertical Tab), any data currently held in the buffer will be printed before the command is carried out. The default is On.

8th Bit

The 8th Bit can serve several functions, depending on the software manufac- turer. Check your software manual for information concerning the functions of this bit. Data is the default.

Bi-Directional

This parameter controls the bidirectional operation of the Parallel interface. The default selection is On (enabled).

When ON, the Parallel interface operates in IEEE-1284 Bidirectional Nibble Mode. This mode enables features dependent on bidirectional “reverse chan- nel” communicaiton via the parallel port, such as HP PJL Status and Windows Plug-n-Play. Note that the host computer or print server attached to the parallel port must be configured to use IEEE-1284 Nibble Mode, otherwise it may not function correctly with your printer. ECP Mode is not compatible with Nibble Mode.

When OFF, the Parallel interface operates in the Centronics Compatibility Mode (“standard” mode). This mode does not support bidirectional communi- cation. If there are parallel interface compatibility problems between the host computer and the printer, setting Bi-Directional = OFF may resolve the prob- lem.

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Contents Operator Manual Operator Manual Serial Parallel LANAcknowledgments Contents Chapter Operator Manual ESC Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications Operator Manual Preface-9 IntroductionAbout This Manual Preface-10Operator ManualConventions Site Preparation Setting Up Your PrinterRemoving the Shipping Hardware Unpacking the PrinterUnpacking your printer RepackingSerial/Parallel Interfaces Interface Connections and Powering UpInterface Connectors Interface ConnectionsPowering Up Powering Up14Operator Manual Paper System Paper System ComponentsPaper System Components Paper Tension 16Operator ManualTractors Print GapInstalling the Ribbon Cartridge Installing Ribbon Cartridge18Operator Manual LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED IndicatorsControl Panel Components Control Panel Components20Operator Manual Loading Paper and Printing Standard Printing Mode Loading Paper for Standard Printing Mode Step22Operator Manual Column Alignment Scale 24Operator Manual Gap Zone Print Gap AdjustmentPrint Gap Profile Mode Print GapUsing a Saved Gap Zone Profile Fine-tuning the Automatic Print Gap Setting26Operator Manual Set Print Gap Detect Mode to Manual Manually Adjust Print Gap on Control PanelAfter unlocking the Print Gap keys Run a Print Test Manually Setting Print GapSetting Up Configurations 28Operator ManualPrinter Menus and the Control Panel Control Panel DisplayControl Panel Display Display During Normal Operation30Operator Manual Display When In a Menu Indicator Paper Weight and Hammer ImpactControl Panel Key Functions Control Panel Key Functions32Operator Manual Up and Down Arrow Keys TOF Key Top of FormView Key Print GAP + and KeysEnter Key Clear Key34Operator Manual Offline Clear Key Config KeyCategories, Parameters and Selections Using MenusUsing Menus Control Panel MenusTCP/IP if LAN is installed Example Changing Form Length Using the Menu System Changing Form Length38Operator Manual Print Selections Report How to Print a Control Panel Selected Options Report40Operator Manual Operator MenuOperator Menu ⇒ Font Font CategorySer/Par Character Set MatrixOcra Density 42Operator Manual Forms Category 44Operator Manual Operator Menu ⇒ FormsEject Distance Quick AccessPrint to EOF End Of Form If Print to EOF is on If Print to EOF is OFF, you have two choices Choice46Operator Manual Ribbon Monitor Operation RibnMon ThreshOperator Menu ⇒ Print Gap Print Gap Category48Operator Manual Fine-Tuning the Print Gap Manually ResetMode Detect Distance 50Operator ManualVT Channel Vertical Tab Channel VFU EnableOperator Menu ⇒ VFU VFU Category Vertical Format Units52Operator Manual Config MenuConfig Menu ⇒ Printer Printer CategoryReport IO HoldBeeper Mode Beeper Volume54Operator Manual Codes Category Config Menu ⇒ CodesAlt ESC Alternate Escape 56Operator ManualPrint on CR Form Feed at TOFSub Char From Code 7FPrint 80 9F Hex Ignore CharConfig Menu ⇒ Configurations Configurations Category58Operator Manual How to label a configuration slot Config Menu ⇒ Serial I/O Serial I/O Category60Operator Manual DTR Function Status EnquiryRTS Function 62Operator ManualDTR Polarity Busy PolarityBi-Directional Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/OPopc Print On Paper Command Parallel I/O CategorySerial Parallel Twinax/Coax Config Menu ⇒ IntellifilterIntellifilter Category 64Operator ManualGateway Category TCP/IP Menu LAN Interface OnlyTCP/IP Menu IP Addr CategoryTCP/IP Menu ⇒ Subnet Subnet Category66Operator Manual Print Test MenuTestMenu ⇒ Pattern Pattern Category68Operator Manual Test Menu ⇒ Fault OverrideFault Override Category Diag CategoryHelp Menu Help Menu70Operator Manual Messages FaultsAppendix a Troubleshooting A-71 Fault Correction Procedure72Operator Manual Error MessagesHammerTimeExplanation Corrective Action Appendix a Troubleshooting A-7374Operator Manual Appendix a Troubleshooting A-75 76Operator Manual Paper ProblemsIndustry and Agency Standards Appendix B Specifications B-7778Operator Manual Industry and Agency StandardsEnvironment Appendix B Specifications B-7980Operator Manual Emulations and FontsLanguage Substitutions Appendix B Specifications B-81Fonts, Languages and Characters Standard Languages and Character Sets82Operator Manual Configurations, Paper and SpeedAppendix B Specifications B-83 Daly Drive, Suite 703.833.8700 Chantilly, VA 703.222.7629