CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.

Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this unit. Please purchase the appropriate cable for your computer.

Interface cable

Parallel interface cable

IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (2 m Max.)

USB interface cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (2 m Max.)

If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected

to your computer with a USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a parallel cable.

USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled.

Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable should be connected during installation of the MFP driver. (p.43)

Connecting the USB interface cable

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Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.

Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located on the rear of the unit.

3 Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer, or the USB hub connected to your computer.

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AR-152E N, AR-153E N, AR-122E N specifications

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