The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly. You can also connect a parallel printer to an optional port replicator. See the Port replicator section in this chapter. To connect a printer, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the computer.
2.Insert one end of the cable into the Parallel port on the back of the computer.
3.Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer’s Parallel port.
4.Insert the other end of the cable into the printer’s parallel connector.
5.Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port.
6.Turn on the printer.
7.Turn on the computer.
8.Switch to the directory that contains your
9.Type TSETUP and press Enter.
10.Select Parallel Port and the OPTION subwindow will open to let you select the mode. Set the mode to Output.
11.Press End to accept the changes and reboot.
SYSTEM SETUP displays:
Save settings, perform self test and reboot? (Y/N)
12. Press Y.
The computer restarts and automatically recognizes the printer.
External Monitor
An external analog monitor can be connected to the monitor port on the computer or optional port replicator. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below. See the Port replicator section in this chapter for directions on connecting a port replicator.
NOTE
The AutoResume feature can be used with an external monitor. Simply enable AutoResume and the computer will maintain the data as it is displayed on the external monitor.
1.Turn the computer off.
2.Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.
3.Turn the monitor’s power on.
