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Setting up the Printer with Your Computer 1-3
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2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface.
Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock into place
on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to
the ground connector beside the interface connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel
port. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable,
connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Now see “Installing the Printer Software” on pag e 1-8. You must
install the printer software before using your prin ter.
Using a USB connection
To connect the printer to a USB port, you n eed a standard shielded
USB cable. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your
computer.
Note:
❏The EPSON Printer Port and DMA transfer features (For
Windows 95 and 98 only) of the EPSON printer driver you installed
are not available with USB connection. They are available only with
the parallel interface connection. For information on the EPSON
Printer Port and DMA transfer, see the Online Guide.
❏You need to select COMPAT in the PARA. I/F setting of SelecType
mode. For details, see “SelecType Settings” in the Online Guide.