Connecting a Parallel of Serial Device
Refer to the illustrations under “Connecting System
Components” as you connect your parallel or serial device.
Your computer has one multimode parallel port and two serial
ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the
instructions in this section.
Using the printer (parallel device) port
You can connect any parallel device into the computer’s parallel
port, but the most common device is a printer. Follow these
steps to connect a parallel device:
1.
Position the parallel device and the computer so that the
backs are facing you.
2.
Align the connector end of the parallel cable with the printer
port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining screws,
tighten them.
This icon identifies the computer’s printer port.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel device. T
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secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the device
port and push them into place.
4.
Plug the parallel device’s power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet.
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