Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable | HP 6p, 6MP guide

Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable

To ensure reliability use an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable (these cables are clearly marked with “IEEE-1284”). Only IEEE-1284 cables support all of the printer’s advanced functions.

C a u t i o n

Make sure power is off.

1 Locate the interface cable door (A) at the back of the printer. Pull the door out using the finger tab for leverage.

2 If using a parallel cable with a large B-type end, connect the cable into port (B). Snap the wire clips in place to secure the cable to the printer.

If using a parallel cable with a small C-type end, connect the cable into port (C).

The cables should install easily. If installation is difficult, check the cable orientation.

3 Replace the interface cable door while allowing the cable to feed through its appropriate hole.

4 Connect the other end of the cable to the proper connector on the computer.

Go to Step 7. Attach the Power Cord, on page 1-12.

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HP 6p, 6MP manual Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable

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HP 6P/6MP Page Take a look at all HP Support has to offer User’s Manual Warranty Table of Contents Printing Tasks Problem Solving Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Installation Checklist Printer Setup Review Printer Parts and Locations Printer Setup Prepare a Location for the Printer Remove the Internal Packaging Install the Toner Cartridge Tray 2 hints Load Paper into Tray Attach Printer Cables LocalTalk Port a on preceding Choosing a Printer ConnectionLarge Parallel Port B on preceding Small Parallel Port C on preceding Attaching a Parallel Printer Cable Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable Attach the Power Cord Macintosh Printing Software Install Printer SoftwareDOS Remote Control Panel Windows Printing System For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Installing the Windows Printing SoftwarePrinter setup is complete Click Add Printer Click Install Unlisted Click Have Disk For Windows For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups To install the DOS Remote Control Panel Installing the DOS Printing Software Installing the Macintosh Printing Software Click the HP LaserJet 6MP GX icon Completing Macintosh Installation in a GX Environment Printer Setup Getting to Know the Printer Printer Basics Formatter Memory through the aid of Memory Enhancement technology MEt Top and Front Status Panels JobCancel button Button Usage Printer has two buttons JobCancel a and Go B Top Status Panel Light Messages Light Patterns Front Status Panel Light Messages PCL Test Pages Printer Test PagesPostScript Test Pages Open the LaserJet Printers group How to Print Test PagesPrinting Test Pages from the Printer Printing Test Pages from Software Example of a Self Test Self test Printable Area Example of a PostScript ConfigurationCount 5PostScript configuration Printer Software Network and Switch Box Users Printer Drivers Windows Printing System Components Windows 95 Users ∙ Status Window ∙ Sound Deinstaller∙ Uninstaller Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Users For DOS versions 4.0 and later, add DOS Remote Control PanelConfiguring the Parallel Ports ∙ Remote Control Panel ∙ HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File Macintosh Printing Software Components∙ HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver On following Accessories and Ordering Information Printer Printer Basics Overview Printing Tasks Purchasing Paper and Other Media Preparing for Printing Tray 1 multi-purpose Media Sizes Media Input OptionsTray 2 paper cassette Media Sizes Rear Output Tray Media Output OptionsTop Output Tray Tray 1 hint Loading Media into Tray Changing Paper Size in Tray Continue here if not using Legal paper size Printing Tasks Job Cancel TipsStopping a Print Job Manual Feed Manual Feed Printing Pausing between PagesManual Feed with Pause Tips for Duplex Printing Printing on Both Sides of Media Duplexing Printing on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms Printing on Special MediaTray 1 Letterhead/3-Hole Punch Orientation Printing on Envelopes Label Guidelines Printing on Labels Transparency Guidelines Printing on Transparencies Custom-Sized Media Guidelines Printing on Custom-Sized Media Printing with the Infrared Port Wireless Printing Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port Printing Tasks Printer Tips and Maintenance Printer Tips and Maintenance Printing on Both Sides of Paper Duplexing Saving Money with the PrinterPrinting Multiple Pages on a Sheet N-up Printing Finishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner Using EconoModeExtending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Storing Toner Cartridges Toner Cartridge MaintenanceUsing Non-HP Toner Cartridges Life Expectancy U t i o n Do not touch the transfer roller Internal Cleaning Procedure Problem Solving Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jam Tray 2 Paper Feed Area Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area Paper Jam Output Areas Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper Print Quality Checklist Solving Print Quality ProblemsImage Defect Examples Vertical Fade Problem Solving Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Solving Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Data Error Messages Temporary Error three different light patterns are possible Blank, Distorted, or Incomplete Printing Troubleshooting General Printing ProblemsTray Selection Print Speed Network Issues Font Problems Troubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems Solving Problems in the Chooser Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Solving Macintosh Printing Errors Selecting an Alternate PPD PostScript Printer Description Click Setup Click Select PPDRenaming the Printer Troubleshooting PostScript Errors Problem Solving Warranties/Licenses Exclusions Limited Printer Warranty Limit of Liability Warranty Limitations Service After the Warranty Period Service During the Warranty Period Repackaging Guidelines Toner Cartridge Warranty Service Information Form Terms and Conditions HP Software Product License Address Sales and Service OfficesCalling for Help Other Phone Numbers Environmental Specifications Printer Specifications FCC Regulations Regulatory Information Vcci Statement Japan Laser Safety Statement Ozone Emission LED SafetyEnergy Star Computers Compliance Laserturvallisuus Laser Statement for Finland Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Media Specifications Media Specifications Heavy Paper Stock Paper and Preprinted FormsPaper Guidelines Shaded areas indicate a standard weight for that grade Paper Weight Equivalence Table Approximate Label Construction Adhesive Labels Overhead Transparencies Envelope Construction Envelopes Envelope Margins Double Side Seam EnvelopesEnvelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelope Storage Card Stock Construction Card StockCard Stock Guidelines Media Specifications Connect to the End of a Network Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Figure C-2 Connect to the Middle of a NetworkPage Installing SIMMs Continue on the following Checking Simm Installation PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences PCL Printer Commands Figure E-1 PCL Printer Command Syntax PCL Font Selection Using PCL Printer CommandsEscape Character Setup Strings Common PCL Printer Commands PCL Printer Commands E-5 Font Selection Cables Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Printed on Recycled Paper