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For Use with a Computer
Using the Printer with a PC
Connecting the printer
To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel
interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable.
Follow these steps to connect your printer.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface
connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock
in place on both si des. If your cable has a groun d wire, co nnect
it to the ground connector below the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the
cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the
computer.
See “Installing the printer software” on page 7-5 for instructions
on installing the printer software. You must install the printer
software before using your printer.