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Connecting Serial and Parallel PortDevicesThe Serial/Parallel Port backplate included with the SunPCi III card features a
parallel port that you can use to connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to
operate with SunPCi III software. FIGURE10-3 shows the connectors on the
Serial/Parallel Port backplate. Installing this backplate is optional.
FIGURE10-3 SunPCi III Serial/Parallel Port Backplate
Refer to the SunPCi III Quick Start Installation Guide for instructions on how to install
the backplate.
Connecting a Parallel Device
Once you have installed the backplate, you can attach the parallel cable to the
backplate’s parallel port. The SunPCi III card’s parallel port is assigned to LPT1.