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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
If you want to share the printer, skip the section on choosing an
interface. You must first add memory to your computer’s main
board as described in the section on installing memory chip sets in
Appendix A. Next, follow the instructions in Connecting the
Parallel Interface and Connecting the Serial Interface to connect
each interface; then see Chapter 3 for details on using SelecType to
configure each channel.
Choosing an interface
When connecting the printer to your computer, first determine
whether you should use a parallel or serial connection. Many
computers provide only one type of connection for a printer. If
both types of connections are available, it is usually better to use
the parallel interface for the printer, leaving the serial port of your
computer free for other devices such as modems. If you are in any
doubt about which type of connection to make, consult your
dealer.
The printer is set up for parallel communication at the factory. 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 must set
up Channel S with SelecType. You may also need to use SelecType
to change some of the serial settings, such as baud rate or parity,
to suit your needs. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using
SelecType to change printer settings.
Connecting the parallel interface cable
If you want to use the printer’s standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded cable suitable for a Centronics-compatible
interface.
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer