Connecting The Printer To Your Computer; Choosing An Interface - Epson EPL-8000 User Manual

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

For the printer to receive information from your computer, they
must be set up so they can communicate properly. This requires
the correct interface cable and communication settings. Your
printer comes with the following built-in interfaces:
Centronics-compatible parallel
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RS-232C/RS-422 serial
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The interfaces are located as shown below.
Several optional interface cards are also available for use with the
printer. See Chapter 7 for details on using these options.

Choosing an interface

To connect the printer to your computer, first determine whether
you require a parallel or serial connection. If your computer
provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the
printer and leave the serial port on your computer free for devices
such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of
connection to use, consult your dealer.
Testing and Connecting Your Printer
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Parallel
Serial interface
interface