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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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