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This chapter describes how to connect your printer to a PC and how
to install a printer driver.
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1
Turn off both the printer and the PC.
2
If you will be printing via the serial port, install an optional
serial interface. See chapter 3, “Interfaces and Daughter-
boards,” in the
Options manual for instructions.
3
Connect the printer to the PC.
If you’re connecting to a PC through a parallel interface, refer
to “Making a Parallel Connection” on page 3-3.
If you’re connecting to a PC through an optional serial
interface, refer to chapter 3, “Interfaces and Daughterboards,”
in the
Options manual for installation and connection
instructions.
If you’re connecting to a PC through an Ethernet network,
refer to chapter 4, “Connecting to an Ethernet Network,” of
this manual.
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Note:
If the printer is more than 6.5 feet (2 meters) from the PC,
we recommend using a serial connection for better
communication.
4
Turn on both the printer and the PC.
5
Install a printer driver.
See “PC Printing Software” on page 3-5.
6
Now you’re ready to print.
