Printer User Manual

Getting Set Up
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User Manual
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2. Parallel
( standard) The printer supports a standard (uni-directional)
parallel port. The port can also be set for bi-directional
communications using downloadable utility files, available on the
printer’s CD-ROM, diskettes, or from the Tektronix World Wide Web
site (
http://www.tek.com/Color_Printers/ ).
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Use a high-density bi-directional parallel cable, available from most
computer cable vendors; or order a 36-pin high-density printer to
25-pin DSUB PC cable from Tektronix (order number: 012-1468-00).
Otherwise, you can use a 36-pin to 36-pin parallel cable and the
parallel adapter supplied with the printer.
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Connect a parallel interface cable to your computer and to the
printer’s parallel port:
3. SCSI
( standard) For connecting these optional peripheral devices:
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Phaser Copystation To set up and connect the Phaser Copystation
to your printer, refer to Chapter 2 of the
Phaser Copystation User
Manual
. Required SCSI ID numbers are 5 and 6 . Refer to “Phaser
Copystation accessory” on page 9-9 for ordering information.
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External SCSI hard disk
Provides additional storage for
downloadable fonts or for printer collation with the Extended
Features option. You can connect one or more SCSI external hard
disks to the printer; available SCSI ID numbers are
0 , 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 .
Refer to “SCSI hard disk” on page 9-10 for ordering information.
Make sure that all SCSI devices are turned off before plugging
or unplugging any cables.
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