Setting up the printer
October 1997
2-19
Connecting a parallel cable
To attach a parallel (Centronics) cable:
1. Make sure the computer is turned
On and the printer is turned Off.
2. Connect the Centronics end (no pins) of the cable to the printer’s
parallel port.
3. Connect the 25-pin end of the cable to the computer’s parallel port.
4. Connect the power cord. See "Connecting the power cord" on
page 2-22.
5. Turn the printer
On (press the power switch on the side of the printer
to |).
Connecting a LocalTalk cable
You need two LocalTalk connectors and a LocalTalk cable. Do as follows
to connect the computer and printer using LocalTalk cable:
1. Make sure the computer is turned
On and the printer is turned Off.
2. Attach one LocalTalk connector to the computer’s LocalTalk port.
Attach the other connector to the printer's LocalTalk port.
NOTE: If you are already on a LocalTalk network, you may not need
Parallel port
(PostScript or
Raster Printing)
