C o n n e c t i n g t h e C o m m u n i c a t i o n C a b l e
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must
♦connect the communication cable to the printer and the host
♦set the communication values on the printer to match those at the host (only required if you are using the serial port).
For parallel communication:
1. Turn off the printer before connecting the cable.
2. Connect a parallel printer cable from the host to the parallel port at the back of the printer.
Parallel Port
3. Secure the cable with the spring clips.