NOTE: For fastest possible printing, your computer’s parallel port should be set to ECP mode. If you experience problems with this setting or if your computer’s parallel port is not ECP compatible, set your computer’s parallel port to the standard LPT Printer Port setting. Refer to your computer’s system documentation for instructions on checking and/or changing the parallel port settings.
1.Connect the
2.Connect the other side to the back of your computer at LPT1, LPT2 or the PARALLEL connector.
3.Alternatively, you can connect the printer with a serial cable to the RS232C port of your computer or terminal (for PC compatibles, the RS232C port is COM1, COM2 or COM3).
4.In preparation for sending your first print job, the printer’s power should now be turned on.
Note: A
If you use the serial port with your own cable, refer to Appendix A and check the pin connection. Be sure that the speed (baud rate) and protocol are consistent between printer and host.