Using Windows with the NEC LC-890 Printer (89018)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2.03
  • Microsoft Windows 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows 2.11
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89018

SUMMARY

When using the NEC LC-890 printer with Microsoft Windows, set the printer to use batch mode, set the wait state to infinite, and make sure the printer is using ROM version 47.0, revision 2.0.

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ROM Version

The NEC LC-890 should have ROM version 47.0, revision 2.0 or later for proper operation with Windows. The ROM revision number is printed on the page when the LC-890 does a self-test. Using an earlier ROM version may cause clipped text when printing from Notepad or Calendar.

Batch Mode

The NEC LC-890 PostScript printer may print black boxes in areas instead of graphics when set to interactive mode. The LC-890 must be set to batch mode to print graphics in Windows. According to NEC, interactive mode should only be used by programmers. Programmers can send codes to the printer and receive messages back from the printer when in interactive mode. NEC recommends the batch mode setting for normal use.

Wait State

There are four control-panel buttons on the front of the NEC LC-890 to change settings: ONLINE, MENU, NEXT, and SELECT. There is also an LCD menu display.

To change the wait state (time-out) to infinite, do the following:
  1. Press the ONLINE button to toggle the printer off line.
  2. Press the MENU button. The LCD reads "Setup Test Setup."
  3. Press the SELECT button, then press the NEXT button twice. The LCD reads "Setup Miscellaneous."
  4. Press the SELECT button, then press the NEXT button. The LCD reads "Set Wait Time."
  5. Press the SELECT button; the Wait Time-Outs is displayed. The available options are 5 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and Infinite.
  6. Press the NEXT button until "Infinite" is displayed.
  7. Press the ONLINE button.
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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB89018
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