Unpacking, installing, and setting up the printer
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Be well prepared for technical queries.
Please have a current configuration page available when calling for
technical assistance. Make a note of the Serial No. of your printer on
the configuration page, see page 1-7 (laser safety label).
Connecting the printer to a computer (parallel port)
1
Switch off the printer and the
computer.
2
Connect one end of the
interface cable to the parallel
port of your
computer.
3
Connect the other end of the
interface cable to the parallel
port of the printer.
4
Secure the connector by
means of the clips on the socket.
For the technical specifications of the cable, see page 10-5.
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable may result in damage to the
equipment!
Using the wrong type of cable may damage the socket on the printer.
Ü Only use an IEEE 1284 type B shielded interface cable for connecting
the printer to your computer.
Ü MINOLTA-QMS does not warrant the use of any particular cable. The
user assumes all responsibility as to the quality and performance of
the cable.
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Proceed with chapter 3, “Installing the printer driver.”