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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Follow the procedure below to connect the machine to your computer.

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

Interface cable

USB cable

Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (9 feet (3 m) max.)

If the machine will be connected using a USB 2.0 interface, please purchase a USB cable that supports USB 2.0.

Parallel cable

IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (9 feet (3 m) max.)

Caution

USB is available on 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 printer driver. The interface cable must be connected during installation of the printer driver.

CONNECTING A USB CABLE

1 Insert the cable into the USB connector on the machine.

2 Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's USB connector.

Note

The cable can also be inserted into a USB 1.1 connector.

CONNECTING A PARALLEL CABLE

1 Ensure that your computer and the machine are turned off.

2 Insert the cable into the parallel connector on the machine and fasten with the clasps.

3 Insert the other end of the cable into your computer's parallel connector.

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Sharp AR-M277, AR-M237, AR-M276, AR-M236 Connecting to a Computer, Connecting a USB Cable, Connecting a Parallel Cable

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