Step 8: Attach cables and power cord
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect a communication port, a teleport, or any other connector during a lightning storm.
Cable types
The printer can be attached to a network or directly to a computer to print locally.
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A USB port is standard on all | A parallel port is standard on the | If you have installed an optional | A 10BaseT/100BaseTX Fast | |
models. | base model and is available on | Serial Interface Card, you can | Ethernet port is standard on the | |
Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, | an option card for network | locally attach the printer with a | network model. | |
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option card” on page 24 for | data is transferred one bit at a | |||
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Fiber optic is a type of Ethernet, but uses different cables. Various fiber optic Ethernet ports are available on optional print server cards that can be installed in your printer. If you purchased a fiber optic option card, see “Installing an option card” on page 24 for hardware instructions.
802.11b wireless options: Your printer can be converted to wireless networking by using an optional 802.11b Wireless Print Adapter. This adapter is a piece of hardware that plugs into the Ethernet port on your printer. If you purchased this adapter for your printer, refer to the documentation that shipped with the adapter for installation and configuration.
Attaching cables
1Connect the printer to the computer using the appropriate cable for your configuration.
Not all connections are available on your printer. Connection availability depends on your printer model and options.
• Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable.
•Connect the printer to the computer using a parallel cable.
• Connect the printer to the computer using an Ethernet cable.
A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure to match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
Parallel connector
Ethernet connector
USB connector
Note: Not all connections are available on your printer. Connection availability depends on your printer model and options.
Attach cables and power cord
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