CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading
This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Since the paper cassette is a universal type, a number of different sizes of paper can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette. In addition, the multi-purpose tray allows you to load paper sheet by sheet. See 3-15for auto loading and 3-16for manual loading.
Three Interfaces
This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface, and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface.
If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface. See page 2-17.
The RS-232C serial interface is an industry standard so that you can connect it to any computer using a standard serial cable. See page 2-17.
The MIO interface allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible card. If you install the card, you can use one more interface port for features such as networking or printer sharing. See page 5-6.
Automatic Interface Selection
This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial, or MIO interface depending on the interface port through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be connected to more than one computer. See page 3-5.
Five Emulation Modes
This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard®laser printer-LaserJet 4+
(PCL® 5e), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as well as EPSON® FX-850™, and IBM ® Proprinter XL® printers. You can print with all application programs that support one of these printers. See page 3-1.
