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DFI BL600-D User Manual

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Hardware Installation

Parallel Port

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The 25-pin connector is for connecting an external parallel port. The
parallel por t connects your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP,
ECP and EPP.

Setting

SPP
(Standard Parallel Port)

ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port)

Function

Allows normal speed operation but
in one direction only.

Allows parallel port to operate in
bidirectional mode and at a speed
faster than the SPP’s data transfer
rate.

Allows bidirectional parallel port op-
eration at maximum speed.

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