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Making Connections
To print from your computer, you need to connect your printer
to your computer with either a parallel interface cable or a
Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Using a Parallel Cable (Windows only)
N
OTE
: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer
requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy a IEEE1284
compliant cable.
1
Make sure that both the printer and the computer are
turned off.
2
Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the
back of the printer.
Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the
cable plug.
3
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface
port on your computer, and tighten the screws.
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.
Using a USB Cable
N
OTE
: Connecting the printer to the USB port of the computer
requires a certified USB cable. You will need to buy a USB 1.1
compliant cable that is within 3m in length.
1
Make sure that both the printer and the computer are
turned off.
To the
parallel
port on
your
computer