Epson DFX-8000 User Manual - Page 101

Setting the DIP Switches don't know what type of interface your computer requires, check your computer manual. A&o check your computer manual to make sure your computer and printer have the same parity settings. Baud rate If your computer is set up for serial communication, you may need to set the baud rate in addition to selecting serial interface and setting the parity. The baud rate is the rate at which the printer receives data from the computer. DIP switches 2-7 and 2-8 control the baud rate. The table on page 3-13 shows the DIP switch settings for the printer's four baud rate settings. Check your computer or application program manual for the correct baud rate setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to the same baud rate. Input buffer The printer's input buffer provides additional memory to free up the computer while you print large amounts of text or graphics. The input buffer is enabled when DIP switch 3-1 is off. To disable the buffer, turn on DIP switch 3-1. Skip over binding When DIP switch 3-7 is on, the print head avoids the binding area along the right and left edges of multi-part forms during paper feeding. Using this feature helps avoid paper jams when you use multi-part forms. Hand- protocol If your computer is set up for serial communication, you may need to select the handshaking protocol. When DIP switch 3-8 is on, the printer uses X-on/X-off handshaking protocol. When the switch is off, the printer uses DTR (Data Terminal Ready) handshaking protocol. 3-16 Using the Printer