Connecting The Printer To Your Computer - Epson LQ-2500 User Manual

The self test continues until you turn the printer off, or until the
printer runs out of paper and displays [PAPER OUT].

9 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Your LQ-2500 has two separate interface connections. Therefore, you
must be sure to use the one that your computer requires.
The two interfaces are a Centronic
an RS-232C compatible serial interface. If you have a suitable cable, you
can connect most computers immediately
The SelecType Interface setting is set to Parallel at the factory If
you're using the serial interface, be sure to change this setting under
*Change Defaults, as explained in the following chapter on SelecType.
The few computers that require other interfaces can usually use one
of the optional interface boards described in Appendix F. Check your
computer's manual if don't know which interface to use.
The parallel interface
Before connecting a parallel interface cable, see that both the printer
and computer are turned off. Then plug the connector into the printer
as shown in Figure 1-11. Nest squeeze the clips gently and click them
into place.
figure 1-11.
Connecting the parallel cable
Setting Up the Printer
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compatible parallel interface and
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