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Connecting a Parallel Cable
To connect a parallel (Centronics) cable:
1. Make sure that your computer is turned off.
2. Connect the female end (no pins) of the cable to the 8500 printer
parallel port.
3. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the computer’s parallel port.
4. Connect the power cord.
5. Press the POWER button to turn on the 8500 printer.
6. Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to offline mode.
7. Press the INTERFACE button so that the PARALLEL light blinks.
8. Press the ONLINE button to set the 8500 printer to online mode.
The PARALLEL light becomes steady.
Parallel port
Power cord
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