Operating Instructions Client Reference
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•If you use the RPCS printer driver and bidirectional transmissio n is enabled, on Windows 95/98/Me,
the unavailable functions are shaded in the [Change Accessories] dialog box of the printer proper-
ties. The [Change Accessories] dialog box is displayed by clicking the [Change Accessories...] but-
ton under the [Printer Configuration] tab.
Note
❒The RPCS printer driver supports bidirectional transmission and upda tes the printer status automat-
ically.
❒The PCL 5c printer driver supports bidirectional transmission, you can update the prin ter status
manually.
❒The PostScript 3 printer driver does not support bidirectional transmissi on.
To support bidirectional transmission, the following conditions are required:
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❖When connecting with a parallel cable
•The computer must support bidirectional transmission.
•The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.
•The Interface cable must support bidirectional transmission.
•The machine must be connected to the computer using the standard parallel cable and parallel
connector.
•Under Windows 95/98/Me, [Enable bidirectional support for this printer] must be selected in
[Spool Settings…] on the [Details] tab with RPCS printer driver.
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❖When connecting with the network
•The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.
•SmartNetMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and the TCP/IP proto-
col must be used.
•Under Windows 95/98/Me, [Enable bidirectional support for this printer] must be selected in
[Spool Settings…] on the [Details] tab with RPCS printer driver.