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Parallel Cable Connection

The type of cable required varies depending on the computer you are using. Make sure to use the interface cable compliant with your computer.

CAUTION

  • For users outside the United States of America: properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet emission limits.

CAUTION

  • For users in the United States of America: properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Important

  • The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that requires an IEEE 1284-compliant half pitch 36-pin parallel cable and host computer parallel port.

  • Use shielded interface cable. Unshielded cables create electromagnetic interference.

1Turn off the printer and computer.

2Remove the cable cover.

Rear side of the printer illustration

3Connect the interface cable to the IEEE 1284 interface board.

Rear side of the printer illustration

4Connect the other end of the interface cable to your computer, and then secure the cable.

The printer is now connected to the computer. Install the printer driver. For details, see "Installing the Printer Driver Using Parallel Cable", Driver Installation Guide.

Note

  • For details about installing the 1284 interface board, see "Installing the Interface Units".

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