Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

6.If nothing prints or the results are not what you expect, review the section on Connecting the Printer to Your Computer found earlier in this chapter. Make sure that you used the proper cable, that the cable is connected securely to both the computer and the printer, and that you selected the appropriate interface.

7.If you are still not able to print the computer screen, see Where to Get Help in the introduction of this manual.

Connecting the serial interface

If you want to use the printer’s standard serial interface, make sure that you have a properly shielded cable and that it is the correct one for your printer.

1.Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug the power cords from the electrical outlets.

2.Plug the serial cable connector securely into the serial interface of the printer, as shown below.

2-18Testing and Connecting Your Printer