The Change Setup command allows you to change the device used for output and follow the same wizard-driven steps contained in the original installation. Switch back to the original setup using the Change Setup command.
To change the setup...
- Double-Click on the HP Designjet 10ps or 20ps software icon on your desktop.
- Select a printer model.
- Click Next.
- Select the port type you would like to use. You may choose File, USB, TCP/IP, Apple Talk (Macintosh) or Parallel (Windows).
The File Port behaves like a save-to-file option. Instead of sending data out through a port on your computer, the File Port option will write the data to a file and save it to a specified location. Use the File Port to send data to printers that use their own Hot Folders, to transfer files to another computer, or to troubleshoot a specific output device.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports will automatically appear in the list of ports in the HP Designjet 10ps or 20ps software if the computer is properly set up and configured to use USB devices. USB comes standard for most new computers and output devices, and has become popular for its fast data transfer rate, and plug-and-play connectivity. It is the recommended connection for the HP Designjet 10ps and 20ps printers.
TCP/IP means that the printer is connected using a Jetdirect print server. You must enter an IP address, which may be obtained from your Network Print Server.
Apple Talk means that the printer is connected to a Macintosh Apple Talk network. You must enter the Apple Talk name; the default is "hp Designjet 10ps" (or 20ps). Select a printer from the appropriate zone, if zones are defined on your network.
Devices connected to a Parallel Port are connected directly to the computer with a Parallel cable. There are several print modes available to Parallel Ports. The most common Parallel Port modes are Standard and ECP. We recommend the ECP port. The mode defines the method of communication between your computer and your output device. Typically, you set the communication mode for the Parallel Port in your computer BIOS. To find out how to access your computer BIOS and change the port setting, consult the documentation that came with your computer.
- Click OK.