Using the Operation Panel
2-30 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Changing the Interface Parameters
This printer is equipped with a parallel interface, a USB interface and a
network interface (FS-3900DN/FS-4000DN). An optional serial interface
and a network interface can be installed. Various printing environment
parameters such as the default emulation can be changed independently
on different interfaces by using the printer’s menu selection system. Select
the interface to apply the changes in the procedure described below.
NOTE: This interface selection described below does not select the
interface from which data will be received. The printer automatically
selects the interface.
Changing Parallel Interface Mode
The parallel interface supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode according
to IEEE standards. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting
Auto. For details, refer to Parallel Interface on page 4-3. After setting the
interface, be sure to reset the printer or turn the power off at least once.
The new setting will be enabled thereafter. You can select from the
following:
• Auto (default)
• Nibble (high)
• High speed
•Normal
1
Press [Menu].
2
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Interface > appears.
3
If the interface is other than parallel, press
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
4
Press ? or @ repeatedly until Parallel
appears.
5
Press [OK] again. The question mark disappears.
6
To change the parallel interface mode, press B. The current
communication mode appears.
7
To change the communication mode, press
[OK]. A blinking question mark (?) appears.
Interface
? Serial
Interface
? Parallel
>Parallel I/F
? Nibble (high)