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SETTING UP FOR USE AS PRINTER
Note
Note
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
There are two ways of using this printer with your computer:
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Connect the printer to the parallel port of an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
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Use the printer in network environment *
* Requires the optional print server card.
To connect this printer to your computer, you will need to obtain an interface cable or
network cable suitable for your computing environment.
network cable suitable for your computing environment.
Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable
1
Obtain a parallel interface cable (IEEE 1284 compliant printer
cable).
cable).
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For its standards, refer to "Parallel Interface Specifications" (page 36).
2
Confirm that the power to the printer and your computer is
switched off.
switched off.
3
Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the interface
connector on the printer and secure the clips on the sides of the
connector.
connector on the printer and secure the clips on the sides of the
connector.
4
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface
connector of your computer.
connector of your computer.
The interface connector position of the computer differs between
computers. Refer to the manual of your computer.
computers. Refer to the manual of your computer.
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high
speed. Some switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot
support high-speed, bi-directional transfer of data, and using them
may cause printing errors.
speed. Some switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot
support high-speed, bi-directional transfer of data, and using them
may cause printing errors.
Connecting to a Computer
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