To use the ECP mode, follow these steps:

1.Make the ECP mode settings in the BIOS setting program that comes with your computer. (For details of the settings and the program, see your computer manual.)

2.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3.Right-click the System icon, and click Open in the menu that appears.

4.Select the Device Manager tab.

5.Select the ECP Printer Port under Ports [COM & LPT], then click the

Properties button.

6.Select the Resources tab.

7.Make the appropriate setting in the Resource settings dialog box. (This setting depends on your computer system. For details, see your computer manual.)

8.Click OK to save the settings.

Serial Interface

The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or current loop operation. The data format settings can be changed using SelecType; see Chapter 3.

Word length:

7 or 8 bits

Parity:

None, odd, or even

Stop bits:

1 or 2

Printer ready protocol:

Enabled (XON/XOFF protocol set to ON)

Baud rate

300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,

(bits per second):

38400, 57600

Signal level:

RS-232C; conforms to EIA

Connector:

D-sub 25-pin connector (computer)/mini

 

DIN (printer)

Specifications A-7