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Attach cables
Local printing You can attach your printer locally using either a USB port or a
parallel port.
Note: All Windows operating
systems support parallel
connections. However, only the
Windows 98, Windows Me, and
Windows 2000 operating
systems support USB
connections. Some UNIX, Linux,
and Macintosh computers also
support USB connections. Refer
to your computer documentation
to see if your system supports
USB.
• A USB port requires a USB printer cable.
• A parallel port requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.
If you install an optional USB/Parallel Interface Card to the network,
internet network, or duplex network printer, you need a 1284 A-C
parallel cable, or a USB cable.
If you have installed an optional Tri-Port Adapter, you can locally
attach the printer with a serial cable. For details on LocalTalk or
infrared connections, refer to the documentation that shipped with the
Tri-Port Adapter.
To attach the printer to a computer:
1 Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached
devices are turned off and unplugged.
2 Connect the printer to the computer using a parallel or USB
cable.
— Use an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable to ensure that
you can access all of your printer functions.
— Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB
symbol on the printer.