Connectingtheprinter to your computer
Connectthe
printer to your computerusing a standardparallel interface
cable.On a PC or PC/AT-typecomputer,thismeansthat youusethe 25-pin
D-typeconnectorat the computerend, andthe Amphenol-type 36-pincon-
nector at the printer end. The contlgurationof the printer's connectoris
given in Chapter 8 should you need a cable for connectingto another
computer.
If youneed to connectto a serialport,use the optionalSerial-Parallel c on-
verter, SPC-8K.
Interface cable
Figure 1-8.
Connecting the interface cable
Plug the printer into a suitable outlet. However, DO NOT turn on the power
switch at the front of the printer yet.
NOTE: To disconnect the printer the plug has to be disconnected from the
wall socket, which has to be located close to the printer, and easy to
access.
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