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Setting Up your Printer
14
Connecting the Parallel Cable
To print from computer software, you need to connect your printer to
your computer with a parallel interface cable.
Cable Specifications (Not provided)
The parallel cable should be compatible with the Centronics
R
parallel
interface and IEEE standard 1284. If you purchase parallel cable, ensure
that it :
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Is compatible with Centronics interface.
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Supports bi-directional communications(IEEE standard 1284)
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Is shielded
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Has the appropriate connector :
- 25 pin D-Sub connector on the computer side
- Amphenol 36 connector on the printer side
Connecting the Parallel Cable
To connect the printer to your computer use a parallel cable and
proceed as follows.
1. Check that both the printer and the computer to which it is to be
connected are powered off and disconnected from the power point.
2. Plug the appropriate end of the parallel cable into the connector on the
rear of the printer.