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Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options:

QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to the most frequently changed or inputted parameters during the installation of the printer.

CONFIG. CONTROL — These options allow you to save, print, load, delete, name, and reset entire sets of configuration parameters.

HOST INTERFACE — These options allow you to select either the Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, Centronics® parallel, Dataproducts® parallel and Long Lines, Ethernet, IEEE®

1284 parallel, Auto Switching, Coax or Twinax interface for the printer. This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

NETWORK SETUP — This option allows you to select from Ethernet Address options and Ethernet Parameters options.

ACTIVE (IGP) EMUL — This menu allows you to select the PGL or VGL emulation from the menu if IGP is installed.

EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options which are available for the current operating (active) emulation. For example, if LinePrinter+ is the active emulation, then the LinePrinter+ emulation options can be configured using this menu.

PRINTER CONTROL — These options allow you to select parameters common to a general user, such as display language and Barcode quality.

ADVANCED USER — These options allow you to select several advanced operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when slewing.

DIAGNOSTICS — These options include the diagnostic tests, system memory, and statistics of the printer.

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