Setting up optional interface ports
Note: See your DOS documentation for details on the MODE command. If you are using the printer's parallel port, disable timeouts on your computer's parallel port to make sure that large files will print, even if data transmission is slow.
Note: See your DOS documentation for details on the MODE command.
Use the DOS MODE command to disable timeouts on your computer's parallel port.
MODE LPT1:,,P
You can add the MODE command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, so it takes effect every time you turn on your computer; refer to your PC user documentation.
