Brother MFC-9870 All in One Printer User Manual


 
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CHAPTER ELEVEN
Connecting Brother MFC to a PC
Using a Parallel Cable
1
Make sure you have an IEEE 1284 compliant, bi-directional parallel
interface cable.
2
Disconnect the telephone line cord, then unplug the machine power
cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface
cable.
3
Make sure your computer is off and unplugged from electrical power
before you connect the interface cable.
4
Connect the interface cable to the parallel interface port on the back
of the machine, and secure with the wire clips.
5
Connect the interface cable to the printer port of your computer, and
secure with the two screws. (To locate your computer’s printer port,
see your computer’s user guide.)
6
Ensure the machine is switched on before you plug the PC into the
electric socket, then switch on the PC.