11
GB
3
Automatic detection
Automatically detects the transfer mode.
unidirectional
(also: SPP) standard parallel port mode, the more reliable
but slower transfer mode works in most cases.
bidirectional
For bidirectional mode (also SPP)
Standard EPP
For computers with EPP (EPP = Enhanced Parallel Port).
Fast EPP
For computers with a fast EPP mode.
Choosing non-standard modes
(for computers with special parallel ports)
- Computers with National Semiconductor (NS) parallel port
- other computers with EPP
Switching off EPP detection
When booting the computer, the EPP search routine is
disabled.
Use this option if you are encountering problems with
automatic detection.
EPP write mode Set to
"Auto"
by default.
Here you can enable or disable the faster EPP mode.
If you experience difficulties, deactivate this mode.
IRQ (not in SPP) Here you can specify the Interrupt of your parallel port. A
properly functioning interrupt optimizes drive and system
performance.
If you experience difficulties with your printer, disable
this option.
- "Standard": The standard interrupt setting is used.
- "Disabled": An interrupt is not being used.
- For example "7" or "5":
Interrupt number of the parallel port
Note: The "FREECOM Configuration" configures the device to the parallel
port of the PC. In case you wish to change the basic settings (address, IRQ,
mode) of the parallel port in your PC, you can do so in the so-called BIOS
of your computer.
Settings in the PC's BIOS
The most common way to enter the BIOS of a PC is to press the
"DEL"
-button while
the computer is booting and a message appears on the screen:
"To enter SETUP
press DEL...".
The further procedure depends on type and manufacturer of your PC. Please,
check the PC´s manual or the manual of the mainboard for details.
The following example is given for a ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IG0E) of Award
Software Inc. There you will find the basic settings of the printerport in the menu
"Integrated Peripherals"
. Select this item while moving with cursor keys, then
press
"ENTER"
. In the next screen you will find the item
"Onboard Parallel Mode"
where you can change the setting using the
"PgUp
↑
"
and
"PgDn
↓
"
keys.
Advanced settings in the FREECOM configuration
