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Connecting network cable to the Fiery 3850C
Parallel cable connection
In addition to receiving print jobs over Ethernet, the Fiery 3850C can accept print jobs
from a Windows computer through its high-speed parallel port. This connection is
advantageous for portable computers and for workstations on dedicated networks
using protocols other than AppleTalk, TCP/IP, or IPX.
T
O
USE
PARALLEL
CABLE
:
1.
With the Fiery 3850C and the Windows computer turned off, attach the parallel cable
to the parallel port of the Fiery 3850C.
See the illustration on page 1-11 for the location of the parallel port.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the Windows computer.
3.
Turn on the computer and the Fiery 3850C.
4.
Proceed to Setup.
To print to the parallel port, you need to set up the parallel port connection. See
“Parallel Port Setup options” on page 3-11. For information on setting up printing, see
Getting Started
; for printing to the parallel port, see the
Printing Guide
.