The Starting Line

When in Doubt, Bluff

If you have an Apple, move (if necessary) the short white wire located between them to the red terminal (as in red apple).

If you have any other computer, hook it (for now) to the white terminal.

If we guessed wrong, nothing will be harmed. We’ll just have to reopen the case and move it to the opposite one. The results will be known early in the next chapter.

A plastic plate is taped to the access hatch on the inside back of the lid. We can either leave it in place as we replace the lid, tape it to the outside of the hole, or add it to our growing collection of printer parts. In theory, the wire could be moved from one terminal to the other through this hatch - but only by a skilled dentist.

If you are sure the wire is on the proper terminal, put the printer back together and tighten the screws. If not sure, put it back together and don’t tighten the screws. The cover goes back on the way it came off - very carefully.

Printer Cable Connection

We’re getting closer to the good stuff.

Be sure both the computer and printer are turned off. Connect the printer cable to the printer only -not to the computer! It plugs into the only jack on the back of the MX-70 case.

Epson dealers can supply cables to match different computers. Check with your Epson dealer to be sure you have the right one. Cables supplied with the computer frequently do not work. Do not connect the other end of the cable to the computer, yet.

Take your time! Double-check to ensure that the cable is in place and locked. It may take a firm push on the connector to secure the locking clips. Without this tight connection, printing may be erratic. Again - leave the other end disconnected.

The Paper Rack

The wire rack with the plastic roller tube is a paper separator. It allows the paper to feed smoothly in to and out of the printer, holding it away from the cable.

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