Connecting To Your Computer - Star XB24-250 II User Manual

14 Printer Setup
The short tear-off operation causes the paper to be fed automatically so the
tear assist edge of the printer cover is located just below the last line printed
on the paper.
Pull the paper against the tear assist edge to tear it off.

Connecting to your computer

The computer sends data to the printer through a cable. This printer does not
come with a cable, so it is up to you to provide one. You will probably want to
use a standard parallel cable for connection, but note that you can also use an
optional serial-to-parallel interface converter (SPC-8K) or an optional interface
cartridge (IS-8XL or IP-128XL).
Important!
The following instructions apply to the Centronics parallel cable that is used
with an IBM-compatible personal computer. Note that they do not apply to all
types of computers and cables. If you are unsure about what type of cable you
should use to connect with your computer, consult your dealer.
For an IBM-compatible personal computer:
Use a standard 36-pin Centronics parallel cable.
The parallel cable should be no longer than six feet (two meters). Longer
cables can result in poor transfer of information.
Important!
Make sure that the printer and the computer are turned off before connecting
them.
Plug one end of the parallel cable into the parallel port of your computer.
The parallel port should be labeled "Printer," "Parallel," "PRN," "LPT1,"
or something similar.