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Getting started

To use the AR-150 series machine as a laser printer connect it to your computer using either a
parallel interface cable or a USB interface cable. (You can use a USB interface cable only if
your personal computer has Windows 98 pre-installed).

You cannot use both the USB interface and the parallel interface at the same
time. If you connect both interfaces at the same time, the USB interface takes
precedence.

Use IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 27.

Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
position.

Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two
bail clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.

Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
(Refer to your computer manual for details.)

Cable

Bail clip

Parallel interface connector

Interface connector

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.