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2.5.2.3 Operation Mode 
Operation Mode
EPP (Default) 
Bi-Directional 
Standard 
ECP 
This item lets you set the parallel port mode. The mode 
options are Standard, Bi-directional, EPP (Enhanced 
Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Parallel Port). 
Setting  Function 
Standard Parallel Port (Standard)  Allows normal speed one-way operation 
Bi-directional Parallel Port 
(Bi-directional) 
Allows normal speed operation in a two-way 
mode 
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)  Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at 
maximum speed 
Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) Allows parallel port to operate in 
bi-directional mode and at a speed higher 
than the maximum data transfer rate 










