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Parallel menu
This menu allows you to make settings which control the par allel
interface.

Speed

Specifies the transfer speed between the computer and the printer.
It does this by selecting the delay period be tw een the STROBE
and the ACKNLG signal. For mor e information concerning the
signals of the parallel interface, see Appendix A.

Bi-D

Enables or disables bidirectional communication between the
printer and the computer. Make the se tting according to the
parallel port on your computer.
Note:
Your computer’s parallel interface must support bidirectional
communication for this setting to have any effect.
Buffer Size
Determines the amount of memory to be us ed for receiving and
printing data. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for
receiving data. If set to Minimum, more me m ory is allocated for
printing data. The factory default se tting is Normal.
Setting Parameters
Speed Fast, Normal
Bi-D Nibble, ECP, Off
Buffer Size Normal, Maximum, Minimum