Deciding Which Interface To Use - Lexmark Optra T Reference

Deciding Which Interface to Use

On some printers, you can attach multiple interface cables to the printer at the same
time. The printer automatically switches to the interface receiving a job. Then it prints
the job and begins searching the interfaces for the next job.
One or more of the following is built into your printer: standard parallel connector, USB
connector, or network connector. To use a port, connect a cable from the printer to the
computer, then set the appropriate values from the printer operator panel or through
MarkVision. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information.
Use the parallel interface when you:
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Use the USB interface when you:
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Use the serial interface when you:
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Attach network cables to the Token-Ring, Ethernet, or LocalTalk print servers installed
in your printer. Refer to the MarkNet™ Quick Start book or your user documentation
for additional setup information.
Attach your printer to a personal computer.
Attach your printer to a host system with a Centronics-compatible parallel
port.
Attach your printer to a Lexmark external print server.
Attach your printer to a personal computer or iMac.
Need to connect the printer to a computer that does not have an available
parallel port.
Require an interface cable more than 10 feet in length.
Note: Lexmark also offers a 20-ft parallel interface cable
(part number 1427498).
Share the printer using a printer-sharing device.
Need to connect the printer to a computer that does not have an available
parallel port.
Want to set up a receive-only fax port.
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