Epson DFX-8500 User Manual - Page 112

Serial baud rate If your computer is set up for serial communication you may need to change the serial bit (also known as baud) rate setting. The serial baud rate is the rate at which the printer receives data from the computer. DIP switches 4-7 and 4-8 control the serial baud rate. Table F (page 4-16) lists the DIP switch settings for the printer's four baud rate settings. Check your computer manual or application program for the correct serial baud rate setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to the same baud rate. 4 Overlapping multi-part forms, Continuous forms with labels, Paper memory By setting DIP switches 5-1, 5-2, and 5-4, you can print on multi-part forms that vary in thickness. See "Using the Paper Memory Feature" on page 4-22. Skip over binding When DIP switch 5-3 is on, the print head avoids the binding area along the right and left edges of multi-part forms during paper feeding. This makes paper feeding easier and prevents paper jams. Using the Printer 4-21