Specifications

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Sets the binary communications protocol (BCP) for communicating over a parallel
interface to a PostScript printer.
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For information on options and defaults found in this menu, see chapter 2, “Printer
Configuration,” in the QMS
CrownNet System Administrators Guide
. These options
also appear under the Optional NIC menu if a second interface card is installed.
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The Mode menu allows you to enable or disable network communication over the
CrownNet interface. This ability is useful if you’re not planning to use the interface. By
Menu
Administration/Communications/Parallel/PS Protocol
Choices
Normal—Enables standard, ASCII (7-bit) hex protocol. Data is sent and
received in ASCII format. This mode is recommended if you do not print
binary data. It was designed for data in the printable ASCII range. Print
jobs can change this setting through PostScript operators.
Normal Fixed—Enables standard, ASCII (7-bit) hex protocol. Print jobs
cannot change this setting through PostScript operators.
Binary—Enables binary communications protocol (BCP). Print jobs can
change this setting through PostScript operators. Data in the printable
ASCII range also prints.
Binary Fixed—Enables binary communications protocol (BCP). Print jobs
cannot alter change this setting through PostScript operators. Data in the
printable ASCII range also prints.
Default
Normal
Notes
See chapter 3, “Additional Technical Information,” for a full discussion of
PS Protocol.
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