Selecting Channel and Mode
The HP emulation mode offers the widest range of features, but
you may also want to select other modes to use software written
specifically for other printers. You must change the MODE setting
before you can operate your printer as an Epson LQ-2500 or
FX-86e/286e
printer.
Setting
the channel and printer mode with the
CH CONFIG option
To change the channel and the printer mode, first you must set the
rate of printer memory sharing with the MEMORY SHARE option.
Until you set this option, you cannot select Channel S.
CAUTION: Do not change the MEMORY SHARE
option until you have installed additional memory in the
printer. You could damage the printer. See Appendix A
for information an adding memory.
Follow the steps below to change the CH CONFIG option. This
example describes selecting Channel P and setting the printer mode
to LQ emulation mode.
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2.
3.
Hold down the SelecType button until you enter SelecType
Level 2. The Level 2 light goes on. One of the Level 2 main
menus appears on the display.
Press or until the CH CONFIG option appears.
Press to enter the CH CONFIG option. The display
shows:
SelecType
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