Lexmark Consumer Inkjet Setup Guide - Page 19

Attach cables, Attaching a parallel cable

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Step 5: Attach cables You can connect your printer to your computer with either a: • Parallel cable • USB cable You can connect your printer to the network with an Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector). Attaching a parallel cable If you are connecting your printer to a computer with a parallel cable, use an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional communication. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1247498 (20 ft). Clip Clip 1 Make sure the printer and computer (and any attached peripherals) are turned off and unplugged from their electrical outlets. 2 Plug one end of the cable into the parallel connector as shown. 3 Snap down the clips at each end of the connector. 4 Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the connector on the back of the computer. Tighten the cable screws securely. 16 Attach cables

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Attach cables
Step 5:
Attach cables
You can connect your printer to your computer with
either a:
Parallel cable
USB cable
You can connect your printer to the network with an
Ethernet cable (UTP cable with RJ.45 connector).
Attaching a parallel
cable
If you are connecting your printer to a computer with a
parallel cable, use an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel
cable that supports bidirectional communication. We
recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or
1247498 (20 ft).
1
Make sure the printer and computer (and any
attached peripherals) are turned off and
unplugged from their electrical outlets.
2
Plug one end of the cable into the parallel
connector as shown.
3
Snap down the clips at each end of the
connector.
4
Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the
connector on the back of the computer.
Tighten the cable screws securely.
Clip
Clip