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To use the ECP mode, follow these steps:
1. Make the ECP mode settings in the BIOS setting program that comes
with your computer. (For details of the settings and the program, see
your computer manual.)
2. Click the
Start
button, point to
Settings
, and then click
Control Panel
.
3. Right-click the
System
icon, and click
Open
in the menu that appears.
4. Select the
Device Manager
tab.
5. Select the
ECP Printer Port
under Ports [COM & LPT], then click the
Properties
button.
6. Select the
Resources
tab.
7. Make the appropriate setting in the Resource settings dialog box. (This
setting depends on your computer system. For details, see your
computer manual.)
8. Click
OK
to save the settings.
Serial Interface
The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for either RS-232C or
current loop operation. The data format settings can be changed using
SelecType; see Chapter 3.
Word length: 7 or 8 bits
Parity: None, odd, or even
Stop bits: 1 or 2
Printer ready protocol: Enabled (XON/XOFF protocol set to ON)
Baud rate
(bits per second):
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600
Signal level: RS-232C; conforms to EIA
Connector: D-sub 25-pin connector (computer)/mini
DIN (printer)
Specifications
A-7