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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.
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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.
