Choosing a Printer Connection

The following descriptions will help you choose the correct connection to use between the computer and printer.

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No printer cables are included in the package contents. See ordering

 

information starting on page 2-20 for HP recommended printer cables.

 

 

Large Parallel Port (B on preceding page)

Use this port when:

Connecting to an IBM, or IBM-compatible, computer.

Your parallel cable has a standard length (up to three meters) with a B-type (large) end.

See page 1-10 for installation instructions.

Small Parallel Port (C on preceding page)

Use this port when:

Connecting to an IBM, or IBM-compatible, computer.

Your parallel cable is longer than three meters (up to ten meters) with a C-type (small) end.

See page 1-10 for installation instructions.

LocalTalk Port (A on preceding page)

Use this port when:

Connecting to a Macintosh, or Macintosh-compatible, computer. See page 1-11 for installation instructions.

Connecting to a LocalTalk network. See Appendix C for installation instructions.

Infrared Port

Use this port when:

Printing from an IrDA-compliant device, such as a laptop or notebook computer. For more information on infrared printing, see page 3-16.

Setup Printer 1

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Printer Setup 1-9