Connecting The Interface Cable (Al-840 Only) - Sharp AL-800 Operation Manual

POWER TO COPIER
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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
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(AL-840 only)
To use the AL-840 as a laser printer, connect it to the parallel interface cable.
Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
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position.
Plug the parallel interface cable into one of the printer interface connectors (either
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connector can be used). Fasten the two bail clips at the side of the printer connector
to hold the interface connector in place.
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector of your computer.
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(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
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Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest outlet.
Only insert the power cord into a properly grounded wall socket.
Do not use extension cords or power strips.
Use the parallel interface cable included with the AL-840.
For specifications of the parallel interface, see the printer operation manual.
Parallel interface
connector
Cable
Interface connector
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some
switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-
directional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.
Bail clip