Setting Up the Printer 13
1-5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible
parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Also
a Type-B optional interface slot is provided in case your computer
requires a different type of printer interface. See the Reference
Guide for more information on optional interface cards.
Connect your computer to the desired interfac e as described
below.
Note:
You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switches
automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.

Using the parallel interface

To connect your computer to your printe r’s built-in parallel
interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a
36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer.
Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer using
the parallel interface:
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. The
printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the
❍ side.
2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer’s
parallel interface port.