Printer Interfaces - Lexmark Optra T Reference

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Interfaces
CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces
Interfaces connect your printer to other devices, such as a computer. Your printer has
a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type interface) and/or
a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. Refer to your
printer user documentation for more information. See page 8-7 for more information
about parallel interface.
Some printers have a standard serial connector for RS-232C serial interface. If a serial
connector is not standard, you may be able to install a Tri-Port interface option card.
The Tri-Port interface option card provides a RS-232C or RS-422 serial interface port,
as well as LocalTalk, and an infrared port. Some printers also let you configure the
serial interface port as a receiving fax port. See page 8-32 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, refer to your printer user documentation or the Drivers,
MarkVision and Utilities CD. See "Network Support" on page 8-50 for more
information about print servers.
Refer to your printer user 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.