IBM Ricoh FB735 Printer Questions, Question What is the function of the Pass-Through Port?

EPP is the fastest and most recommended mode to use. If you do not have this option, you may need to purchase an EPP Interface card. Call Info Peripherals at (800)777-3208 ext. 2534.

Question: How long does it take for the scanner to initialize?

Answer: If your printer port supports SPP mode only, it takes about two minutes for the scanner to initialize. If your printer port supports EPP mode, the initialization speed is much faster, about 20 seconds.

Printer Questions

Question: What is the function of the Pass-Through Port?

Answer: The ImageReader Ultra is conveniently equipped with a pass- through port. This port allows you to connect any other parallel port device such as a printer to the scanner so that they can share the same port from your computer.

Question: How do I use the pass-through port?

Answer: Connect the printer’s cable to the port labeled Printer on the back of the scanner. Both the scanner and the printer are now sharing the same parallel port and can be used at any time, except in tandem.

Question: Sometimes my pass-through printing does not work at all, why?

Answer: Your scanner may be off. When performing pass-through printing, be sure the scanner is on (indicated by the power light on scanner front).

Question: After installing Works for Windows, my overall printing speed has slowed dramatically. Why?

Answer: If you have installed Works for Windows, it adds entries into your win.ini file for the Windows Printing System (WPS). This entry will slow your printing speed considerably. To correct the problem, perform the following adjustments:

1.Edit your win.ini file. From Windows 3.x, click File then 6.-3