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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 

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This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer 
receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the IEEE 1284 
Parallel or USB interface, whichever is appropriate.  

When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bi-
directional parallel communications on or off by using the control panel to 
access the PARALLEL menu in INTERFACE mode.   For more information, 
see 

Chapter 4

. Since the automatic interface selection mode has been 

factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. (Note: 
Always turn off both your computer and printer when connecting or 
disconnecting the cable). 

When necessary, select the interface or the serial communications 
parameters manually by using the control panel to access the INTERFACE 
mode.  For more information, see 

Chapter 4

.  For the settings on your 

computer, please refer to your user’s manual for your computer or 
application software.