Operating Instructions Client Reference
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• If you use the RPCS printer driver and bidirectional transmission is enabled, on Windows 95/98/Me,
the unavailable functions are shaded in the [Change Accessories] dialog box of the printer proper-
ties. The [Change Accessories] dialog box is displayed by clicking the [Change Accessories...] but-
ton under the [Printer Configuration] tab.
Note
❒ The RPCS printer driver supports bidirectional transmission and updates the printer status automat-
ically.
❒ The PCL 5c printer driver supports bidirectional transmission, you can update the printer status
manually.
❒ The PostScript 3 printer driver does not support bidirectional transmission.
To support bidirectional transmission, the following conditions are required:
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❖ When connecting with a parallel cable
• The computer must support bidirectional transmission.
• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.
• The Interface cable must support bidirectional transmission.
• The machine must be connected to the computer using the standard parallel cable and parallel
connector.
• Under Windows 95/98/Me, [Enable bidirectional support for this printer] must be selected in
[Spool Settings…] on the [Details] tab with RPCS printer driver.
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❖ When connecting with the network
• The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission.
• SmartNetMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and the TCP/IP proto-
col must be used.
• Under Windows 95/98/Me, [Enable bidirectional support for this printer] must be selected in
[Spool Settings…] on the [Details] tab with RPCS printer driver.