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Connecting the printer to your computer
This printer is equipped with two interfaces. In addition to a parallel interface, the printer also has
a built-in IrDA interface for wireless connection to a host computer equipped with an IrDA
interface.
Connecting the parallel interface
A parallel interface port is provided for connection to IBM compatible PC computers.
Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the host computer with the BIFC-50 printer
cable.
To connect this printer to a computer via the parallel interface ports, you must use the Canon
Printer Cable BIFC-50 provided with this printer.
1.
Make sure the printer and computer are switched off.
2.
Connect the small end of the BIFC-50 printer cable to the parallel interface connector on the left
side of the printer. Carefully match the shape of the small D-connectors on the end of
the cable with the connector on the printer then push gently to connect the cable to the printer.
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