To Receive Data from the Computer

First, prepare the printer to receive data from the computer. The conditions for connecting the printer and computer must be aligned beforehand on the printer side and on the computer side. This is called set-up.

The basic printer set-up for receiving data from a computer involves the following four types of settings.

Command Settings

Specifies the type of online com-

 

mands

Setting the Position to Start Writing

Selects the position (initial position)

 

to begin writing after the printing

 

media has been mounted

Centronics Settings

Settings related to the Centronics

 

interface (IEEE1284 compatible,

 

Nibble, ECP)

Network Settings

Specified if an optional network inter-

 

face (Ethernet) is to be used.

Input Port

Input port means the type of interface port. RJ-6000 Series input ports are set as follows.

Input Port

Type of Interface

Port 1 Centronics (IEEE1284 compatible, Nibble, ECP)

Port 2 Option board (empty)

Online Set-up

There are two types of online-related settings: Centronics settings with respect to the computer and Centronics connection, and network settings with respect to the computer and network connection.

Settings at the time of shipping by Mutoh

Centronics Settings Network Settings (option: empty)

Mode Bitronics

IP address 192.034.043.015

Timing AB system

Printing for Preparing

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