Part 3: Operating Instructions
1.3 Installation Procedure
Install the printer as follows.
1.3.1 Connecting the interface cable
1) Make sure that the printer and host computer are OFF.
2) Plug the interface cable into the printer interface connector. Secure the cable with
connector clips.
3) Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host computer and fix it securely.
1. Connect the interface cable to the printer.
Macintosh
1.3.2 Connecting the power supply
1) Connect the power cord plug to the printer, and then the other end of the power
cord to the power outlet. (q and w in Figure 3-5 below)
2) Press the printer POWER button (e in Figure 3-5 below). The printer buzzer
sounds four times, and the POWER indicator and ERROR indicator light.
3) Open the printer's top cover. The carriage moves to the left edge, allowing you to
install the BJ cartridges.
Windows
Machine
Figure 3-4 Connecting the Interface Cable
2 Connect the other end of the
power cord to the power outlet.
1 Connect the power cord
plug to the printer.
Figure 3-5 Connecting the Power Supply
2. Connect the interface cable to the computer.
Macintosh
3 Press the
POWER
POWER
3-4
BJC-8500
Windows
Machine
button.