Connecting To A Computer; Connecting The Parallel Interface Cable - Sharp AR-PB8 Operation Manual

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

There are two ways of using this printer with your computer:
Connect the printer to the parallel port of an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
Use the printer in network environment *
* Requires the optional Print Server Card.
To connect this printer to your computer, you will need to obtain an interface cable or
network cable suitable for your computing environment.
Note

Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable

Obtain a parallel interface cable (general printer cable for IBM
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PC/AT and compatible models).
For its standards, refer to "Parallel Interface Specifications" (page 36).
Confirm that the power to the printer and your computer is
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switched off.
Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the interface
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connector on the printer and secure the clips on the sides of the
connector.
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface
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connector of your computer.
Note
The interface connector position of the computer differs between
computers. Refer to the manual of your computer.
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