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Setting Up the Printer
1-4 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer includes both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel
interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Also a Type-B
optional interface slot is provided in case your computer requires
a different type of printer interface. See the Reference Guide for
more information on optional interface cards.
Connect your computer to the desired interface as described
below.
Note:
You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switches
automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data. Also you
can manually set one of the interfaces as the default in the printer’s
Default Setting. Refer to the Reference Guide for more information on
the printer’s default settings.
Using the parallel interface
To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel
interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a
36-pin Centronics
®
compatible connector for the printer.
Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer using
the parallel interface:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. The
printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the
❍ side.