Connecting The Printer To More Than One Computer; Choosing An Interface; Connecting The Parallel Interface - Epson Action Laser II User Manual

Connecting the Printer

Connecting the printer to more than one computer

You connect up to three computers to your printer at the same
can
time; simply connect
optional interfaces.

Choosing an interface

To connect the printer to your computer, first determine whether
you require a parallel or serial connection. If your computer
provides both types of connection, use the parallel interface for the
printer and leave the serial port of your computer free for devices
such as modems. If you are in doubt about which type of connection
to use, consult your dealer.
The printer is initially set up for parallel communication. If your
computer has a parallel interface, you should be able to connect it to
the printer with a properly shielded cable and
factory settings.
If, however, you find
to use SelecType to change some of
as baud rate or parity, to match the computer's settings. Chapter 4
provides instructions on setting up the serial interface to operate
with your computer. For information on the optional interface
board, see Appendix A.

Connecting the parallel interface

If you want to use the printer's standard parallel interface, make
sure you have a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable less than 3 m
(10 ft) in length.
1. Turn off both your printer and computer. Then unplug the
power cords from the electrical outlets.
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Testing and Connecting Your Printer
to Your
Computer
interface cables to any of the built-in or
the
you need a serial interface, you may need
that
not
printer's serial settings, such
the
change any