VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

Connecting a Printer

You can use the port replicator to connect a compatible printer or other parallel port device to your computer.

Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals. In normal use, you should turn on the peripherals before turning on the computer. You can connect i.LINK devices while the computer is on.

Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables.

To Connect a Printer

Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this connector.

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You can connect a compatible USB printer to your computer. Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer. Plug the USB printer cable (optional) into the USB connector

See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use.

Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook.

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Sony PCG-Z505LEK, PCG-Z505LSK manual Connecting a Printer, To Connect a Printer, Connecting Printer

PCG-Z505LSK, PCG-Z505LE, PCG-Z505LS, PCG-Z505LEK specifications

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