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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer3.Plug the male end into a
wall outlet.

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Caution:

For your safety, use only a properly grounded outlet. To avoid possible electromagnetic interference or power supply problems, do not use an extension cord.

This section explains how to connect the printer to your computer via the parallel interface. For information about the serial interface (option), see Chapter 4.

Notice:

The following restrictions apply to interface cables:

To comply with regulations for radio frequency emissions, use only shielded cable for computer-to-printer communications.

The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

About Interfacing

You can connect the printer to your computer using a standard parallel interface. Many computers have a parallel interface port. However, if your computer does not have the parallel interface port, or for printers used in a network, the following optional interfaces are available.

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