Caution:
Always close the rear cover before using the printer.7.Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)
Before using the printer’s serial interface, you need to select serial communication by changing the printer’s DIP switch settings. You may also need to change two other serial interface settings, serial bit rate and parity, before your printer and computer can communicate properly. See the section on setting DIP switches in Chapter 3 for more information.
Using Software Programs
To take full advantage of your printer’s features, find the instructions for your software programs below.
Microsoft ® WindowsTM 3.1
If Windows is already installed on your system, follow the steps below to set it up with your printer. Then your printer will work correctly for all your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows and Lotus®
Note:
If Windows is not already installed on your system, run the setup program as described in the Windows documentation, and follow steps 4 through 10 below when you reach the section for choosing a printer.
1.In the window labeled Main, double click the Control Panel icon.2.Double click the Printers icon.