Parallel Menu

Parallel Menu items can be selected only from the printer control panel. You cannot change or override them from your software application. See Figure 3-2, item G for the location of the Parallel Menu on the Menu Map.

Table 3-10

Parallel Menu Items

 

 

 

Item

Options

Explanation

 

 

 

HIGH SPEED

YES*

The speed at which data is transmitted to the printer.

 

NO

 

 

 

YES sets the parallel interface to run at a higher data rate which is

 

 

supported by newer computers.

 

 

NO sets the parallel interface to run at a slower speed which is

 

 

compatible with older computers.

 

 

 

ADV FNCTNS

ON*

ADV FNCTNS=ON enables bi-directional parallel communication, which

 

OFF

allows your printer to send status readback messages to your computer.

 

 

Setting advance functions to ON may slow personality switching.

 

 

 

*Indicates factory default.

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HP 5M manual Parallel Menu, High Speed YES, ADV Fnctns