One-way communication from computer to printer has been the standard for years.
The Microsoft Windows Printing System offers dynamic two-way communication.
With the Microsoft Windows Printing System, your computer knows what your
printer is doing.
To take advantage of the dynamic two-way communication, one end of a bi-
directional parallel cable connects to the printer and the other end connects directly
to your computer
You must use a bi-directional cable for proper operation. Also, your computer's
interface must have bi-directional capability. If your computer tells you that it cannot
find the BJC-620 printer, but the printer is plugged in, turned on, and connected to
the computer, see the Technical Notes starting on page 5-11.
Every time you print, the Microsoft Windows Printing System displays the Status
Window. This window s ho w s yo u t he paper moving thr o u gh t he pr int e r, ho w long it
will take to pr int th e do cu ment , and how muc h o f the do cu ment ha s pr int ed. Fr om
the Status Window you can pause, resume, force, or delete the print job, print the
self test, or clean the print heads.
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