
Interfaces
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CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces
Interfaces connect your printer to other devices, such as a computer. Some Lexmark
printers have a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a
Centronics
-type
interface) and/or a USB connector. Some Lexmark printers have an internal print
server and a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. See
your printer documentation for more information. See page 8-7 for more information
about parallel interface.
If a serial connector is required, you may be able to install an RS-232C Serial/Parallel
1284-C Interface Card. See page 8-20 for more information about serial interface.
Some printers have standard print servers, but you can also buy optional print servers
that connect the printer to Token-Ring or Ethernet networks. For detailed installation
or setup instructions, see your printer documentation or the
Software and
Documentation
CD. See “Network Support” on page 8-30 for more information about
print servers.
See your printer documentation for information on which printer interface options your
printer supports and for detailed installation instructions.
Note:
All print servers are capable of supporting AppleTalk.