Computer Interface Problems

Cannot configure for parallel connection.

Possible cause

Remedy

 

 

The computer

There is no fix for this problem. You should only use

does not support

a computer that does support a bi-directional

bi-directional

parallel interface.

parallel interface.

 

 

 

Parallel cable does

Use a bi-directional parallel cable to IEEE 1284

not meet

standard.

specifications.

 

 

 

The interface is

Check that the parallel interface is set to enable in

disabled.

the menu (see “Problem Solving” on page 127).

 

 

Configuration

Configure again from the beginning.

procedure was not

 

correctly followed

 

or cancelled.

 

 

 

Parallel cable is

Reconnect or try another cable.

disconnected or

 

faulty.

 

 

 

A converter, buffer

Test by connecting printer and computer directly.

or extension cable

 

is being used.

 

 

 

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