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Connecting a Printer or Other Device
Your computer has one parallel and two serial ports. To
connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the
appropriate instructions below.
Using the parallel port
Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your
computer:
1.
Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are
facing you.
2.
Align the connector end of the printer cable with the
PARALLEL port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining
screws, tighten them.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure
the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port
and push them into place.
4.
Plug the printer's power cord into an appropriate grounded
electrical outlet.
Using the serial ports
If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device with
a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial
(RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. These ports use a
DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable.
To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the
ports marked SERIAL 1 and SERIAL2. If you are connecting only
one serial device, use the SERIAL 1 port.
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