Tektronix Phaser 300X user manual Parallel connection, High-density parallel connector

Getting Set Up 2

Parallel connection

High-density parallel connector

The printer uses a 1284C-compliant high-density parallel connector for connection to parallel devices. A parallel cable adapter, included with the printer, converts a standard 36-pin low-density parallel cable plug to a

36-pin high-density plug. The adapter is used when connecting a standard Centronics parallel cable to the printer’s high-density parallel connector. Parallel cables are available from Tektronix; refer to “Interface cables and Ethernet adapters” on page 4.

1.Connect a parallel interface cable to your computer and to the printer’s parallel port.

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If you have no other connections to make, read ahead to “Turning on the printer” on page 2-13.

Note If your computer is a PC: After you turn on the printer and install software on your PC, you must set up your PC’s parallel port to match the settings you have selected for the printer’s parallel port. Refer to “Installing software on your computer” on page 17 for Windows or “Setting up PC ports (DOS)” on page 2-18 for DOS.

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