The following table shows the default communication settings.
Normal (in) Switch Position
| Port | Network Protocol | Mode | Default |
| LocalTalk | LocalTalk | PostScript | PostScript |
| Ethernet | EtherTalk | PostScript, off | PostScript |
| Ethernet | NetWare | PostScript, PCL5, Auto, off | Auto |
| Ethernet | TCP/IP | PostScript, PCL5, Auto, off | Auto |
| Parallel | TBCP | PostScript, PCL5, Auto, off | Auto |
| Parallel | Normal | PostScript, off | PostScript |
| Parallel | Raw | PostScript, PCL5, Auto, off | Auto |
Reset (out) Switch Position
| Port | Network Protocol | Mode |
| LocalTalk | LocalTalk | PostScript |
| Ethernet | EtherTalk | PostScript |
| Ethernet | NetWare | Auto Select |
| Ethernet | TCP/IP | Auto Select |
| Parallel | Parallel | Auto Select |
Note: When the communication switch is set in the Reset position, a startup page is printed each time the printer is turned on and the Extended Job Status settings are removed.