
Chapter 2
Setting Up
2-7
Setting Up
Connecting the MultiPASS to Your PC
To connect the MultiPASS to your PC, you will need to purchase a printer cable that
matches the interface connector on your PC:
• A Centronics
®
-compatible parallel cable (IEEE 1284-compliant) no longer than 6.6 feet
(2 meters)
-or-
• A USB cable no longer than 16.4 feet (5 meters)
You can purchase either of these cables from your local authorized Canon dealer.
n
You only need to connect one of the above cables.
Follow this procedure to connect the appropriate cable:
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If using a USB cable, make sure your PC is running Microsoft Windows
®
98/Me or
Windows
®
2000, preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase. (The USB port
operation also needs to be assured by the manufacturer.)
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Connecting a Parallel Cable
Connect the parallel cable to
the MultiPASS and PC. Be sure
to secure the cable connectors
with the wire clips.
■
Connecting a USB Cable
Connect the USB cable during
software installation to ensure
proper operation of the printer
driver. (
1
MultiPASS Suite
User’s Guide)
Connect the USB cable to the
MultiPASS and PC.