QMS Print System 3260 Getting Started Manual page 29

If your computer supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel communication, you
need an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel cable (IEEE 1284 is indicated on the
cable). This cable must be 6.5 feet/2 meters or less in length.


If your computer supports only Centronics parallel unidirectional communication,
you may use either a Centronics parallel cable (unmarked on cable) or an IEEE
1284 bidirectional parallel cable (IEEE 1284 is indicated on the cable). QMS rec-
ommends the IEEE 1284 cable. The IEEE 1284 cable must be 6.5 feet/2 meters
or less in length while the Centronics cable may be longer.
1 Turn off both the printer and the computer.
2 Connect the computer and the
printer using a parallel cable.
a Connect the 25-pin end of the
cable to the computer's parallel
port, and then tighten the
screws.
b Attach the 36-pin end of the
cable to the printer's parallel
port, and close the clips. Turn
on both the printer and the
computer.
3 Turn on both the computer and
the printer.
A start-up page should print. If it doesn't, refer to chapter 5, "Troubleshooting
Printer Problems," of the Operation manual.
4 Test the communication between the printer and the computer.
You can do this by sending a file from one of your applications, or refer to chapter
5, "Troubleshooting Printer Problems," of the Operation manual.