4.3.2 Activating the Parallel Interface
To return to a parallel interface, do this:
l Take the printer Off Line by pressing the [ON LINE] button until the
button’s light is c?jjf
l Then press [PROGRAM].
l Press [c] until the screen displays
INTERFACE
l Press [v], which displays
SERIAL @
l Press [<I which gives
PARALLEL
l Press [v] to select parallel.
l Pressing [ON LINE]
will allow the Star LaserPrinter 4111 to begin
printing through the parallel interface.
4.3.3 Saving the Setting
The new setting will remain in the printer’s RAM memory until it is turned
off. To understand why, you should realize that there are four different types
of settings stored in the printer’s memories.
l The FACTORY SETTINGS, which are those put into the printer’s
unchangable ROM memory at the factory.
l The POWER-UP SETTINGS, which the user can create, then store in a
permanent memory called EEPROM, even when the power is turned off
at the end of the session in which they are created. These settings will then
override the Factory Settings, being activated when the printer is turned
off, then on again.
l The INITIAL SETTINGS, which the user can create and use as long as the
printer is not turned off. These are stored in temporary or volatile RAM
memory. They override the Power-up Settings.
l The CURRENT SETTINGS, which are those stored in temporary RAM
memory. These may be issued by software commands that override all
other settings.
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