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2-6 Using the Software
If you select COM1 - COM4:
4. Make changes as needed to the Baud, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Flow Control. Click f
twice.
NOTE: Changing these parameters only affects your PC, not the connected printer. Refer
to your printer’s documentation for more information about changing the printer’s
communications parameters.
If you select LPT1 – LPT2:
Compatible mode is for uni-directional communications. With this mode, you can send files
to your printer, but you will not receive printer status information. Select this mode if you
are unsure of your printer’s parallel port configuration or your PC’s parallel port
configuration.
IEEE1284 mode is for bi-directional communications. With this mode, you can send files to
your printer and receive printer status information, such as error messages.
Only select this mode if:
♦ your printer supports IEEE-1284 and it is enabled.
♦ your computer supports ECP mode and ECP mode is enabled on your computer’s
parallel port. This is typically selected in your computer’s BIOS setup, which is
normally accessed whenever you turn on your computer.
This screen appears differently for Microsoft Windows NT® and Windows® 2000 users.
Windows NT:
Use the Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel assigned to your LPT port. The
DMA normally defaults to 3. This can be changed in your computer’s BIOS
setup.
For Windows 2000:
Use the Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel assigned to your LPT port. The
DMA normally defaults to 3. Enable the LPT port’s Interrupts using Device
Manager.
5. Make a choice and click f when finished.