Connecting The Lx-86 To Your Computer - Epson LX-86TM User Manual

Connecting the LX-86 to Your Computer

Now that the test pattern has shown that your printer is working
well, it's time to hook it up to your computer. It is best to have both
the printer and the computer turned off when you do this.
Remember that each computer system has its own way of com-
municating with a printer. If your computer expects to communicate
through a Centronics parallel interface, all you need is a cable. If your
computer requires any other kind of interface, you will also need an
interface board.
If you don't know what a Centronics parallel interface is, your
computer manual or your dealer will tell you what you need. Then,
once you have plugged your printer cable into your printer and
computer, you will probably never think about interfaces again. (If
you do want the technical specifications, however, you can find them
in Appendix I.)
The first three steps in connecting your printer and computer are
shown in Figure l-10. Plug one end of your printer cable into the
cable connector of your
there is only one way it will fit the connector. Now secure the plug to
the printer with the wire clips on each side of the connector. These
clips insure that your cable will not be loosened or unplugged
accidentally. If your cable has a grounding wire, fasten it to the
grounding screw below the connector.
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printer. The plug is shaped so that
Figure I-10. Cable connection
Grounding
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Grounding
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