Epson FX-980 User Manual - Page 135

Auto line feed When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage return (CR) code received with a line feed code. When this feature is on, the print position moves to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off. Print direction You can select auto print direction, bidirectional printing (Bi-D), or unidirectional printing (Uni-D). Printing is normally bidirectional; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment, which is useful for printing graphics. I/F (interface) mode The printer comes with a built-in parallel, serial interface, and an interface slot in which you can install one optional interface. For information on using an optional interface, see page A-3. If your printer is connected to only one computer, select Parallel, Serial, or Optional for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use. If your printer is connected to more than one computer, select Auto (automatic) to allow the printer to automatically switch between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data. Auto I/F (interface) wait time This setting takes effect only if an optional interface is installed and the auto interface mode is selected. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is being sent through the other interface. You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the auto interface wait time. 5-6 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel