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Connecting a parallel printer
Parallel printers are the most common type of printer in use today.
These instructions assume you have a parallel printer.
1 If you have been using the computer, turn it off.
2 If the computer is connected to an AC power source,
disconnect the AC adapter.
CAUTION: Never connect the printer cable while the
computer is on. Doing so may damage the printer, the
computer, or both.
3 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer’s
parallel port. Use the printer cable illustration as a connection
guide.
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
4 Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.
5 See your printer documentation for additional configuration
steps.
For more information on getting your printer to print, see Printing
your work on page 69.
To the computer To the printer