Getting More - Tandy 1500HD User Manual

You can get even more from your computer by
adding options such as a printer, mouse, fax, and
modem. For example, you can add an optional
printer to print copies of the documents that you
create.
ADDING AND USING A PRINTER
You can connect a printer to your computer's par-
allel printer port.
1. Prepare the printer for parallel operation ac-
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Turn the computer so that you face the back
panel.
4.
In the lower right hand corner, pull down the
hinged cover for the serial/parallel compart-
ment.
5. Connect the printer cable's DB-25 connector to
the large connector in the compartment.
6.
Turn on the printer first. Then, turn on the com-
puter.
You can use the printer with most programs. Be
sure the computer is set up to work with your
printer. Check your program's documentation and
your printer's owner's guide for information on set-
ting up and using your printer.
Note:
With some printers it may be necessary to
turn the 1500 HD on prior to turning on the printer to
have it initialize properly.
cording to its owner's manual.
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