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Connecting the Printer
to Your
Computer
Connecting the printer to more than one computer
You
can
connect up to three computers to your printer at the same
time; simply connect
the
interface cables to any of the built-in or
optional interfaces.
Choosing an interface
To connect the printer to your computer, first determine whether
you require a parallel or serial connection. If your computer
provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the
printer and leave the serial port of your computer free for devices
such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection
to use, consult your dealer.
The printer is initially set up for parallel communication. If your
computer has a parallel interface, you should be able to connect it to
the printer with a properly shielded cable and
not
change any
factory settings.
If, however, you find
that
you need a serial interface, you may need
to use SelecType to change some of
the
printer’s serial settings, such
as baud rate or parity, to match the computer’s settings. Chapter 4
provides instructions on setting up the serial interface to operate
with your computer. For information on the optional interface
board, see Appendix A.
Connecting the parallel interface
If you want to use the printer’s standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable less than 3 m
(10 ft) in length.
1.
Turn off both your printer and computer. Then unplug the
power cords from the electrical outlets.
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer