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Testing the computer-to-printer
connection
If you are using the parallel interface port, use the following
procedure to make sure you properly connected your
computer to the printer. If you are using the serial interface or
an optional interface, skip this procedure.
1.
Turn on your computer; then turn on your printer.
2.
Bring up a DOS prompt on your computer screen such as:
c:>
3.
Type the following:
PRINT AUTOEXEC.BAT
The computer displays the following message:
NAME OF LIST DEVICE (PRN):
4. Type the following:
LPT1
The printer prints the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, make
sure you used the proper cable, that the cable is connected
securely to both the computer and the printer, and that you
used the correct interface.