Connecting The Printer To A Computer - Konica Minolta PagePro 1250W. User Manual

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Connecting the printer to a computer

Parallel interface
1
Turn off both the printer and the PC.
2
Connect one end of the interface cable to the parallel port on the PC.
3
Connect the other end of the
interface cable to the parallel
interface connector on the back of
the printer. Secure the interface
cable using the two clips.
4
Turn on the printer and then, when
it's ready, turn on the PC.
? Does the Windows operating
system detect the new device?
If you are using Windows XP/Me/2000/98, plug-and-play printer
driver installation should start automatically. Follow the instruc-
tions on the screen. See chapter 3 for more information.
If you're using Windows XP/Me/2000/98 and plug-and-play driver
installation doesn't start automatically, leave the printer on, unplug
both ends of the interface cable, and the reconnect the cable. If this
does not work, use the instructions in chapter 3 to install the printer
driver manually.
If you're using Windows 95/NT 4.0, use the instructions in chapter
3 to install the printer driver manually.
For technical specifications of the cable, see chapter 10.
Note
Using the wrong type of cable can damage the socket on the
printer.
- Use only an IEEE 1284 type B shielded interface cable.
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Installing and setting up the printer