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Selecting the Self Test button

Use this option to send a Self Test page to the Printer.

Step Procedure

1Click on the Self Test button to print out a test page and ensure that the computer is effectively communicating with the Printer and that the Printer is functioning properly.

Selecting Write Direct to Port

Selecting this option provides the fastest print processing when printing exclusively from Windows 3.1x.

When selected, this option allows the Printer Driver to bypass the Windows 3.1x Print Manager and to send all print data directly to the Printer.

This option devotes all of the system resources to the current print job, thereby increasing overall print speed.

Step

Procedure

 

 

1

When the print job is finished, the system resources will again be released and

 

devoted to the normal function of the on-screen applications.

 

 

2

Depending upon the processing speed and brand of the computer, you may or

 

may not need to select this option when printing.

 

 

3

For most computers with a non-ECP compatible parallel port, selecting this

 

option will enhance the speed of the rasterizing and printing process.

 

In this case, the Write Direct to Port option should be selected.

 

 

4

For some computers, however, this option may either not be supported by the

 

particular brand of PC or simply may not be necessary due to the PC’s fast

 

processing speed.

 

In this case, the Write Direct to Port option should not be selected.

 

 

5

This option will not function properly if using any type of external Printer buffer.

 

When using a Printer buffer, all print jobs should be sent through the system

 

print spooler or through the Printer’s 32-Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95/98.

 

 

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FARGO electronic C10, M10 service manual Selecting the Self Test button, Selecting Write Direct to Port