IBM Partner Pavilion 1454, 1464 Attach cables and power cord, Cable types, Attaching cables

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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.

 

Local

 

Network

 

 

USB

Parallel

Serial

Ethernet

 

 

 

 

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.

models. See “Installing an

serial cable. With serial printing,

 

Windows 2000, Windows XP,

You can connect the printer to a

option card” on page 24 for

data is transferred one bit at a

and Windows Server 2003

LAN drop or hub using standard

more information.

time. Although serial printing is

operating systems support USB

cabling that is compatible with

 

usually slower than parallel

connections. Some UNIX,

 

your network. The printer

 

printing, it is the preferred option

Linux, and Macintosh

 

automatically adjusts for the

 

when there is a great deal of

computers also support USB

 

network speed.

 

distance between your printer

connections. Refer to your

 

 

 

and computer or a parallel

 

computer operating system

 

 

 

interface is not available.

 

documentation to see if your

 

 

 

 

 

system supports USB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Setup Guide Conventions Static sensitivity notice Contents Other sources of information Local printer Network printer Choose your setup local or network printerInstall drivers for local printing WindowsDouble-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup Utility MacintoshClick Printer and Software Setting up a multifunction printer Unpacking Unpack the printerUNIX/Linux Set up the printer and paper handling options Printer modelsPrinter setup Installing a 2000-sheet drawerInstalling a 500-sheet drawer Installing a duplex unit Positioning the printer Installing an output expander Installing a 5-bin mailbox Set up the print supplies Setting up the print cartridgesDetensioner Set up the print supplies Install memory, firmware, or option cards Attaching an operator panel overlayRemoving the system board access cover Installing a memory card What do I do now?Installing a firmware card Installing a hard disk You touch a diskCard Function Replacing the system board access cover Applying the Option Added labelLoad paper Loading the 500-sheet traysLoading the 2000-sheet tray LT.LG Loading the multipurpose feeder Attach cables and power cord Cable typesAttaching cables Verify printer setup Printing a menu settingsPrinting a network setup Printing Help Menu pages Click Help Menu PagesConfigure for TCP/IP Assigning a printer IP address Verifying the IP settingsConfiguring for Pull Printing Install drivers for network printing DirectShared Click Install Software Click Printer and Software Click Add PortInstall the printer driver or subset on network clients Click Start à Settings à PrintersClick Network Print Server Mac OS X version 10.1.2 and later Viewing and using the publications CD Other sources of informationUNIX/Linux NetWare Congratulations Page Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You Business Reply Mail Page Part Number 75P6542