Connecting A Printer - Sharp PC-A800 Series Manual

Connecting a Printer

Most printers connect through the parallel/FDD port on the rear edge of your
computer.
Installing a Printer Driver
After you have connected the printer to your computer through the parallel/FDD
port, install a printer driver following the steps below:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers.
2. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard appears.
3. Click Next.
Confirm Local printer is selected and click Next.
4.
Select the manufacturer and the printer and then click Next. If you cannot find
5.
the model name of your printer, you have to install the printer driver included
with your printer. See your printer manual for more information.
6. Select LPT1 and click Next.
7. Click the Finish button. If you have checked the Print Test Page box, make sure
that the printer is ready before clicking the Finish button.
Parallel Port Settings
The parallel port on your computer can support different kinds of parallel
communications, including bi-directional, EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port). If your printer supports the faster transmission of EPP
or ECP, use the system setup utility to change the settings of the parallel port. See
Advanced Page in Chapter 8 for more information.
Parallel/FDD port
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