HP 28642A manual Connect Your Parallel Device, If Applicable, Reassemble your computer, Two meters

Connect Your Parallel Device, If Applicable

Output-only parallel devices,suchascommon printers, canbe connected to the parallel port. Figure l-13 and table l-4 show the signals definitions of the parallel port connector.

Note	For MPE XL systems,do not use the parallel port. The parallel port is
	not supported for useon MPE XL systems.Proceed directly to step6,
	“TurnPowerOn to Peripherals, Then to the Computer.”

The parallel port cable containsa 25pin connector for connecting to the parallel port, and a Spin connector for the peripheral device. Figure 1-14showsthe parallel port cableand wiring diagram.

CAUTION	For reliable operation, do not use a parallel port cable that is longer than
	two meters.

Reassemble your computer

Unless there are other adapter cards to install, reassembleyour computer. Be sureto reinstall protective panelsor covers.

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