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When in Doubt, Bluff
If you have an Apple, move (if necessary) the short white wire located between
them to the
terminal (as in red apple).
red
If you have any other computer, hook it (for now) to the
If we guessed wrong, nothing will be harmed. We'll just have to reopen the case
and move it to the opposite one. The results will be known early in the next
chapter.
A plastic plate is taped to the access hatch on the inside back of the lid. We can
either leave it in place as we replace the lid, tape it to the
add it to our growing collection of printer parts. In theory, the wire could be
moved from one terminal to the other through this hatch - but only by a skilled
dentist.
If you are
the wire is on the proper terminal, put the printer back together
sure
and tighten the screws. If not sure, put it back together and
screws. The cover goes back on the way it came off - very carefully.
Printer Cable Connection
We're getting closer to the good stuff.
Be sure both the computer and printer are turned off. Connect the printer cable
to the printer
-not to the computer! It plugs into the only jack on the back
only
of the MX-70 case.
Epson dealers can supply cables to match different computers. Check with your
Epson dealer to be sure you have the
computer frequently do
the computer, yet.
Take your time! Double-check to ensure that the cable is in place
It may take a firm push on the connector to secure the locking clips. Without
this tight connection, printing may be erratic. Again
disconnected.
The Paper Rack
The wire rack with the plastic roller tube is a paper separator. It allows the
paper to feed smoothly in to and out of the printer, holding it away from the
cable.
right
work. Do
connect the other end of the cable to
not
not
terminal.
white
of the hole, or
outside
tighten the
don't
one. Cables supplied with the
and locked.
leave the
-
The Starting Line
end
other
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