Interfaces
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Windows 95/98/Me/2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP, and Windows
Vista:
For correct operation of the RS-232C serial interface, while setting up your
communications port, make sure you selected Hardware in the Flow Control field.
Selecting Hardware sets the communication to DTR protocol. See “Setting Up the
Communications Port” on page 8-2 for more information.
RS-232C Port Compatibility
The RS-232C port (on the RS-232C Serial Interface Card or the RS-232C
Serial/Parallel 1284-C Interface Card) is compatible with the Plug and Play External
COM Device Draft Specification, Rev. 0.86.
Devices that are compatible with Plug and Play COM can:
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Detect attachment of serial devices.
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Identify the device.
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Locate a driver for the device.
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Detect detachment of serial devices.
Network Support
Your standard network connection or installed network connection enable you to
connect your printer to a local area network (LAN). The following network interfaces
are offered:
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10BaseT which conforms to the IEEE 802.3i standard
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100BaseTX which conforms to the IEEE 802.3u standard
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10BaseFL which conforms to the IEEE 802.3j standard
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100BaseFX which conforms to the IEEE 802.3u standard
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1000BaseT which conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab standard
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wireless which conforms to the IEEE 802.11b/g standard and the IEEE
802.11n draft 2.0 standard, where applicable
For information on installing a print server in your printer, see your printer
documentation.
