To change the setting back to Epson mode, simply per- form the reverse procedure.
From now on the printer will turn on in the mode you have selected.
Connecting the printer to your computer
There are two stages to connecting the printer and your computer. First you must physically connect them with a cable. Secondly, you must set up your software to print to the printer.
Choosing which type of cable to use
Before connecting your printer to the computer, make sure that both are turned off.
A cable is not supplied from Star with this printer. There are two types of cable that you can use: a standard 36- pin Centronics parallel cable or the
Connecting the printer to a computer using a parallel cable is generally simpler. However, the length of the parallel cable should not be more than 6’ (2m). Other- wise, the transfer of information between your computer and the printer may not work properly. A serial connec- tion can be as long as you like, but it is a little more complicated to set up.
To summarize, it is best to use a parallel cable unless either you need to have your printer located more than 6’ (2m) from your computer, or you have another device connected to your computer’s parallel port.
Buy the type of cable which will best suit your needs.
Setting up the printer with a Windows computer
To use the printer with Windows, you need to install the printer driver, which is supplied on floppy disk, into your computer. This installation procedure is described on page 15 of Chapter 2.
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