User`s guide

3-52 Printing with Windows
If your computer has a parallel port which supports ECP mode,
you can enable DMA transfer to speed up printing. See your
computer manual to determine if it supports ECP mode and DMA
transfer.
To determine whether you need to enable DMA transfer, compare
the message below the EPSON Printer Port check box to this
table, and take the recommended action.
If you want to enable DMA transfer, follow the steps below.
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and
then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon and click the Device Manager
tab.
3. Double-click the Ports (COM & LPT) icon and then the LPT1
icon. If your printer is connected to a port other than LPT1,
double-click the appropriate port icon.
Message Action
High Speed (DMA)
Transfer enabled.
DMA transfer is already enabled. Click OK to
close the dialog box.
For higher data transfer
rates, use DMA Transfer.
Follow the steps below this table to enable
DMA transfer.
(No message) Your system’s parallel port setting does not
allow DMA transfer. However, if you change
the parallel port setting to ECP or Enhanced
using your computer’s BIOS Setup program,
you may be able to use DMA transfer. Consult
your computer manual or computer
manufacturer for instructions. Once you
change the parallel port setting, follow the
steps below this table to enable DMA transfer.
Note:
Before you run the BIOS Setup program,
uninstall the printer software using
Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
After running the BIOS Setup program,
reinstall the printer software.