Compaq, Dell – HP LaserJet 3150 All-in-One Printer series User Manual
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C Changing Parallel Port Modes
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AST
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1
While your computer is booting, follow the directions on the
screen: “To enter Setup, press CTRL-ALT-ESC.” (If you have a
486, it may say to press CTRL-ALT-DEL).
2
Follow the legend on how to scroll through the options.
3
When you reach the Parallel Port Mode option, choose ECP if it
is a choice. Otherwise choose Enhanced. (ECP mode will
provide the best printing and scanning performance.)
4
Follow the legend directions for saving and exiting.
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Pentium computers should already have the parallel port mode in
ECP or bi-directional mode. Refer to your computer’s documentation
for instructions on checking the parallel port mode. If you have a 486,
you may need an external ECP port card.
Dell
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1
While your PC is booting, follow the directions on the screen: “To
enter Setup, press DEL.” (If you have a 486, it may say to press
F2).
2
Press
ALT
+
P
and choose Parallel Mode.
3
There should be a list of modes available. If ECP is a choice,
choose ECP. Otherwise, choose Bi-directional. (ECP mode will
provide the best printing and scanning performance.)
4
Follow the legend directions for saving and exiting.