Step 5: Connecting a Printer Cable
To print from your computer, you need to connect your printer to your computer with either a parallel interface cable or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Using a Parallel Cable
Note: To connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer requires a certified parallel cable. You will need to buy a IEEE1284 compliant cable.
1Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
2Plug the parallel printer cable into the connector on the back of the printer.
Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the cable plug.
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To the parallel port on your computer
3Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer, and tighten the screws.
See your computer User’s Guide if you need help.
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