Parallel Printer - Dell Dimension 8100 Solution Manual

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Setting Up
See the documentation that came with the printer for any recommended
preparation procedures, such as:
• Removing the packaging
• Installing the toner or ink cartridge
• Loading paper
Then follow the instructions that came with the printer to connect it to the
computer. If no information is provided, see the following sections.

Parallel Printer

Turn off the computer (see page 14).
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NOTICE:
Use only a standard IEEE 1284 parallel cable measuring 3 m
(10 ft) or less to connect the printer to the computer. Use of a nonstandard
cable may prevent the printer from working.
Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the
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computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the parallel
connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.
screws (2)
parallel printer
cable
parallel connector on
computer
notches (2)
parallel
connector on
printer
clips (2)