Connecting to the Printer
1 - 2 Introduction
Network Cable Requirements
The optional Network Interface Board 185 can be installed to allow direct connection to an
Ethernet network.
The Network Interface Board supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connections.
You can use the machine in the following network environments:
•Using the appropriate network management software and printer driver.
•Attaching the machine to a networks computer se t up as a server.
With the Windows NT4.0 by the computer based x86 only.
Under the Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 only.
In a mixed network environment, the protocol switches automatically.
•Consult your network administrator before connecting your machine to a network.
•In a 100BASE-TX environment, be sure to use properly shielded and grounded cable
(STP, Category/Type5) for the connection to your host computer (and/or HUB) in order
to meet FCC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission guidelines.
Connecting the Printer to the Host Using Parallel Interface Cable
Use a parallel interface cable compliant with IEEE 1284 (supplied by you) to connect your printer
to the host computer.
Follow these steps to connect the printer to your host computer.
1Confirm that you have the correct cable.
2Confirm that both the machine and the host computer are turned off.
3Plug the 36-pin end of the parallel cable into the parallel port at the right side of the back
cover of the machi ne.
4Squeeze the wire clips on e ach side of the connector together until they snap into place. The
clips hold the cable securely in place.
5Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the computer's parallel port.
Client Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 3.1x, Macintosh (optional
PostScript 3 Kit Type 185 is required)
Driver PCL 6/5e, PostScript 3
File Server NetWare 3.x, NetWare 4.x, Ne tWare 5
Protocol TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk