Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/O, Bi-Directional | Tally Genicom 2900

Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/O

Parallel I/O Category

The Parallel Category on your printer has three parameters that can be changed according to user needs. Use the Arrow and Enter keys to select Menu => Config Menu => Parallel I/O to get here.

POPC (Print On Paper Command)

The POPC parameter can be set up so that each time a paper advance com- mand is received (such as a Line Feed, Form Feed, or Vertical Tab), any data currently held in the buffer will be printed before the command is carried out. The default is On.

8th Bit

The 8th Bit can serve several functions, depending on the software manufac- turer. Check your software manual for information concerning the functions of this bit. Data is the default.

Bi-Directional

This parameter controls the bidirectional operation of the Parallel interface. The default selection is On (enabled).

When ON, the Parallel interface operates in IEEE-1284 Bidirectional Nibble Mode. This mode enables features dependent on bidirectional “reverse chan- nel” communicaiton via the parallel port, such as HP PJL Status and Windows Plug-n-Play. Note that the host computer or print server attached to the parallel port must be configured to use IEEE-1284 Nibble Mode, otherwise it may not function correctly with your printer. ECP Mode is not compatible with Nibble Mode.

When OFF, the Parallel interface operates in the Centronics Compatibility Mode (“standard” mode). This mode does not support bidirectional communi- cation. If there are parallel interface compatibility problems between the host computer and the printer, setting Bi-Directional = OFF may resolve the prob- lem.

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Tally Genicom 2900 manual Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/O, Parallel I/O Category, Popc Print On Paper Command, Bi-Directional

Contents

Operator Manual Operator Manual Serial Parallel LAN Acknowledgments Contents Chapter Operator Manual ESC Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications Operator Manual Preface-9 Introduction About This Manual Preface-10Operator ManualConventions Site Preparation Setting Up Your Printer Removing the Shipping Hardware Unpacking the PrinterUnpacking your printer Repacking Serial/Parallel Interfaces Interface Connections and Powering UpInterface Connectors Interface Connections Powering Up Powering Up14Operator Manual Paper System Paper System ComponentsPaper System Components Paper Tension 16Operator ManualTractors Print Gap Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Installing Ribbon Cartridge 18Operator Manual LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED IndicatorsControl Panel Components Control Panel Components 20Operator Manual Loading Paper and Printing Standard Printing Mode Loading Paper for Standard Printing Mode Step22Operator Manual Column Alignment Scale 24Operator Manual Gap Zone Print Gap AdjustmentPrint Gap Profile Mode Print Gap Using a Saved Gap Zone Profile Fine-tuning the Automatic Print Gap Setting26Operator Manual Set Print Gap Detect Mode to Manual Manually Adjust Print Gap on Control PanelAfter unlocking the Print Gap keys Run a Print Test Manually Setting Print GapSetting Up Configurations 28Operator Manual Printer Menus and the Control Panel Control Panel Display Control Panel Display Display During Normal Operation30Operator Manual Display When In a Menu Indicator Paper Weight and Hammer Impact Control Panel Key Functions Control Panel Key Functions32Operator Manual Up and Down Arrow Keys TOF Key Top of FormView Key Print GAP + and Keys Enter Key Clear Key34Operator Manual Offline Clear Key Config Key Categories, Parameters and Selections Using MenusUsing Menus Control Panel Menus TCP/IP if LAN is installed Example Changing Form Length Using the Menu System Changing Form Length38Operator Manual Print Selections Report How to Print a Control Panel Selected Options Report 40Operator Manual Operator MenuOperator Menu ⇒ Font Font Category Ser/Par Character Set MatrixOcra Density 42Operator Manual Forms Category 44Operator Manual Operator Menu ⇒ Forms Eject Distance Quick AccessPrint to EOF End Of Form If Print to EOF is on If Print to EOF is OFF, you have two choices Choice 46Operator Manual Ribbon Monitor Operation RibnMon Thresh Operator Menu ⇒ Print Gap Print Gap Category48Operator Manual Fine-Tuning the Print Gap Manually ResetMode Detect Distance 50Operator Manual VT Channel Vertical Tab Channel VFU EnableOperator Menu ⇒ VFU VFU Category Vertical Format Units 52Operator Manual Config MenuConfig Menu ⇒ Printer Printer Category Report IO Hold Beeper Mode Beeper Volume54Operator Manual Codes Category Config Menu ⇒ Codes Alt ESC Alternate Escape 56Operator ManualPrint on CR Form Feed at TOF Sub Char From Code 7FPrint 80 9F Hex Ignore Char Config Menu ⇒ Configurations Configurations Category58Operator Manual How to label a configuration slot Config Menu ⇒ Serial I/O Serial I/O Category60Operator Manual DTR Function Status Enquiry RTS Function 62Operator ManualDTR Polarity Busy Polarity Bi-Directional Config Menu ⇒ Parallel I/OPopc Print On Paper Command Parallel I/O Category Serial Parallel Twinax/Coax Config Menu ⇒ IntellifilterIntellifilter Category 64Operator Manual Gateway Category TCP/IP Menu LAN Interface OnlyTCP/IP Menu IP Addr Category TCP/IP Menu ⇒ Subnet Subnet Category66Operator Manual Print Test MenuTestMenu ⇒ Pattern Pattern Category 68Operator Manual Test Menu ⇒ Fault OverrideFault Override Category Diag Category Help Menu Help Menu 70Operator Manual Messages FaultsAppendix a Troubleshooting A-71 Fault Correction Procedure 72Operator Manual Error Messages HammerTimeExplanation Corrective Action Appendix a Troubleshooting A-73 74Operator Manual Appendix a Troubleshooting A-75 76Operator Manual Paper Problems Industry and Agency Standards Appendix B Specifications B-77 78Operator Manual Industry and Agency Standards Environment Appendix B Specifications B-79 80Operator Manual Emulations and Fonts Language Substitutions Appendix B Specifications B-81Fonts, Languages and Characters Standard Languages and Character Sets 82Operator Manual Configurations, Paper and Speed Appendix B Specifications B-83 Daly Drive, Suite 703.833.8700 Chantilly, VA 703.222.7629