Operation Manual
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER > 23
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ONNECTIONS
PARALLEL (LPT) CONNECTION, IEEE 1284
l Requires a bi-directional cable, max. length 6 ft. (1.8 m), not
supplied
l The printer has a 36-pin Centronics type socket.
1. Switch both the computer and the printer OFF.
2. Attach a suitable bi-directional cable to the parallel connector
on the back of the printer. Then attach and secure the cable to
your computer.
3. Turn the printer and computer back ON.
NOTE
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It is not recommended that you connect serial/USB and parallel
cables to the printer simultaneously.
l
For connection to a PC running Windows 98 or above (not Windows
95 upgraded to Windows 98) or Macintosh.
l
The operation of a printer is not assured if a USB compatible device is
connected concurrently with other USB compatible machines.
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Interface cables are not supplied with your printer.
CAUTION!
Make sure the printer and computer are both turned OFF.