Connecting A Printer - Toshiba Satellite A70 Resource Manual

Connecting a printer

Connecting a USB printer
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer
through one of the USB ports. For those systems with a
parallel port, you can also connect a parallel printer.
To confirm a printer's compatibility, check its
documentation.
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable,
which may come with your printer. Otherwise, you can
purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
Connecting a parallel printer
To achieve the connection, you need a suitable cable, which
may come with your parallel printer. Otherwise, you can
purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
If you connect a parallel printer, do so before you turn on the
computer.
Setting up your computer and getting started
Never tamper with the power cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter
a power cord/cable; never bend or twist a power cord/cable; never
place heavy objects on a power cord/cable; never place a power
cord/cable near a heat source; never run a power cord/cable through
a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or
similar objects to fasten or attach power cord/cable in place; never
attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger.
Doing any of the above may damage the power cord/cable, and/or
result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer
software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If
you do not install the software as instructed by the printer
manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.
Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions when connecting a local printer.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting a parallel
printer to your computer.
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