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Expansion Options
Using a printer
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
stock of cables. Otherwise, you can purchase one from a
computer or electronics store.
Connecting a parallel printer
These instructions assume you have a parallel printer.
1
Turn off your computer.
If the computer is connected to an AC power source,
disconnect the AC adapter.
Never connect the printer cable while the computer is on.
Doing so may damage the printer, the computer, or both.
2
Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the
computer’s parallel port. Use the printer cable illustration
as a connection guide.
Identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable
3
Plug the printer’s power cable into a live electrical outlet.
4
See your printer documentation for additional
configuration steps.
For more information on getting your printer to print, see
“Printing your work” on page 91
Setting up your printer
Setting up a printer involves selecting a printer driver. This
special program acts as a translator that turns your document
into a form the printer can understand.
To the computer
To the printer