Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

3. Plug the male end into a wall outlet.

Caution:

For your safety, use only a properly grounded outlet. To avoid possible electromagnetic interference or power supply problems, do not use an extension cord.

This section explains how to connect the printer to your computer via the parallel or serial interface.

Notice:

The following restrictions apply to interface cables:

•To comply with regulations for radio frequency emissions, use only

shielded cable for computer-to-printer communications.

•The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

•The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.

About Interfacing

You can connect the printer to your computer using a standard parallel or serial interface. Generally use the parallel interface or the serial interface. However, if your computer is used as a network printer, use the optional LocalTalk or Ethernet interface.

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