8.Verify that the printer’s LocalTalk interface is enabled and configured properly. See “Interface Control” in chapter 6 and “XANTÉ Command Center” in chapter 3.

Before using your printer, install and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver and your printer’s PPD. See “Xinstaller” and “Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers” in chapter 3.

Connecting to the Parallel Port

Use a standard parallel cable to connect your PC and printer (fig. 2.29) via the parallel port. The cable’s printer end has a 36-pin male connector and the computer end had a 25-pin male connector.

36-pin Connector

25-pin Connector

To Printer

To Host Computer

Fig. 2.29 Parallel Cable

1.Turn off your printer and PC.

2.Plug the cable’s 36-pin connector into the printer’s parallel port (fig. 2.29) and the 25-pin connector into the computer’s parallel port.

3.Turn on your printer and PC.

4.Verify that the printer’s parallel interface is enabled and configured properly. See “Interface Control” in chapter 6.

Before using your printer, install and configure the Adobe PostScript printer driver and your printer’s PPD. See “XANTÉ Utilities Installer” and “Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers” in chapter 4.

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Xante 3 Series warranty Connecting to the Parallel Port, Parallel Cable