Connecting to aComputer
Before you connect the printer for the first time,
install the USB and Printer driver on to your
computer. For more information see "Installing the
Software (Page 15)".
Note
•If you do not have a USB cable, parallel
interface cable or serial interface cable, you will
need to purchase one or contact your dealer.
1. Turn off the power switch of both the printer and
the computer.
2. Connect an interface cable.
When connecting with a USB cable:
Attach the USB cable (B) from your
computer to the USB connector (A).
Notice
•Use a shielded USB cable that is
certified with a logo by USB-IF.
A
B
When connecting with a parallel interface cable:
Attach the parallel interface cable (C) from
your computer to the parallel interface
connector (A) and secure the printer clips
(B).
Notice
•Use a shielded parallel cable 1.95 m
(6 ft. 5 in.) or less in length. An IEEE
1284-compatible parallel cable is
recommended.
A
C
BB

B

When connecting with a serial interface cable:
Attach the serial interface cable (B) from
your computer to the serial interface
connector (A) and turn the screw clockwise
to tighten.
Notice
•Use a RS-232C serial interface cable.
B
A
Note
•When using a serial interface cable, do
not also connect a USB cable. You
cannot print using a serial interface if a
USB cable is also connected.
16 Operating Instructions
Setup