Appendix

System Settings (Parallel Connection)

❖Parallel Timing

Specifies the timing for the parallel interface. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.

•ACK Inside

•ACK Outside

•STB Down

Note

❒Default: ACK Inside

❖Parallel Communication Speed

Specifies the communication speed of the parallel interface. If the speed is too high, data may not be transferred smoothly. If this happens, change the setting to “Standard”.

• High Speed

• Standard

Note

❒Default: High Speed

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❖ Selection Signal Status

 

Specifies the signal level of the parallel interface.

•High

•Low

Note

❒Default: High

❖Input Prime

Specifies whether the prime signal is active or inactive when an input prime signal is sent. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.

• Effective

• Invalid

Note

❒Default: Invalid

❖Bidirectional Communication

Specifies, for instance, how a print- er connected to the parallel inter- face responds to a status request. If you experience problems using an- other manufacturer’s printer, set this to Off.

Limitation

❒If set to Off, asynchronous com- munication will not work.

•On

•Off

Note

❒Default: On

❖Signal Control

Specifies how to handle any errors that occur when printing from a computer. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.

• Job Acceptance Priority

• Printer Priority

Note

❒Default: Job Acceptance Priority

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