Brother International HL-3400CN Users Manual - English - Page 24

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Universal Media Cassette This printer loads paper automatically from the media cassette. Since the media cassette is a universal type, a number of different paper sizes can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the media cassette. For detailed paper specifications, see 'Paper Handling' in Chapter 3. Three Interfaces This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface. As an alternative to the MIO interface, you can use the Brother NC-3100h Networking solution. If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface. The RS-232C serial interface is an industry standard so that you can connect it to any computer using a standard serial cable. The MIO interface allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible card. If you install a card, you can use one more interface ports for networking or printer sharing. The NC-3100h card can enable you to connect directly to a Network. Automatic Interface Selection This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial or MIO / NC-3100h interface depending on the interface port through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be connected to more than one computer. Five Emulation Modes This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard® Color PCL® 5C language (PCL6® in monochrome printing) printers, PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HPGL™ plotter as well as EPSON® FX-850™ and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers (for monochrome printing only). You can print with all application programs that support one of these printers. 1-3