Specifications

SelecType Overview
If you are not able to change printer settings from your
software, use the printer’s SelecType mode as described in this
chapter. SelecType allows you to use the control panel buttons
to change printer settings, such as the print quantity, paper
size, and resolution. Other settings control the printer’s
configuration, including the protocol and communications
parameters. For a complete list of printer settings that are
accessed through SelecType, see the table later in this chapter.
When to use SelecType
You do not normally need to use SelecType to change printer
settings. Most software programs allow you to change settings
that affect the final printed output, and any settings you make
from your software override the SelecType settings.
Some SelecType settings, including the printer’s configuration
parameters, cannot be controlled by software. However, such
settings do not normally have to be changed because they are
assigned default settings that are satisfactory for most
computer environments.
Normally the only times you need to use SelecType are the
following:
LI To check the amount of toner remaining
P To print a status sheet
D To change the parallel or serial interface parameters
P To change the emulation
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