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[Local Printer Parallel Port]: Introduction—Messages and Status Reporting
18. [Local Printer Parallel Port]
18.1. Introduction—Messages and Status Reporting
With the exception of “Enable Power Detection” ( page 143 ), the
parameters for [Local Printer Parallel Port] are meant to help
you configure various kinds of messages and status reporting
about the Local Printer. How a given “mode” works can depend
on whether or not the printer supports PJL.
(*1) In order to use the printer-supported PJL, you must
remember to activate PJL support on the print server with the
radio button provided on the this page— not [General] page
(see
page 139 ).
(*2) Compatible in connection with this print server means “HP
compatible”, recognized at the hardware level. Choose Com-
patible if the printer does not support ECP and cannot perform
bi-directional communication.
(*3) Nibble can be used to activate bi-directional communica-
tion for printers that would otherwise use Compatible Mode.
Messages and Status Reporting Depending on PJL Capability and IEEE 1284 Negotiation Mode
Printer
supports
PJL Mode (for IEEE
1284
Negotiation) Is the result bi-
directional
communication? What kinds of messages and status reporting will
be enabled?
Yes (*1) ECP (*4) Yes Complete information on “Status” > [Target Printer
Information” will be shown. See
““Status > Target
Printer Info”” (page 174) Yes (*1) Nibble (*3) Yes
Yes (*1) Compatible (*2) No “Status” > [Target Printer Information] will not be able to
show values for fields such as “Printer Name”., but can
give some information; seve
““Status > Target Printer
Info”” (page 174) .
You should check and adjust the settings in
“Compatible Mode, Report Problems As...”
(page 140)
to choose how certain errors will be
reported.
No Compatible No
No Nibble Yes No useful status information will be generated.
No ECP (*4) Yes