Lexmark Forms Printer 2491 User's Guide - Page 18

Connecting the printer to your computer, Connecting the parallel cable

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About your printer Connecting the printer to your computer These cables are not supplied with your printer. For ordering information, see "Supplies" on pag e107. • If you are using a parallel cable, see "Connecting the parallel cable" on pag e14. • If you are using a USB cable, see "Connecting the USB cable" on pag e16. • If you are using the optional serial interface, see "Connecting the serial cable" on page 17. Connecting the parallel cable 1 Turn the printer and computer Off. 2 Connect the parallel cable at the back of the printer. This cable is not supplied with your printer. Use an IEEE-1284 compatible parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft cable) or 1427498 (20 ft cable). Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 14

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About your printer
Connecting the printer to your computer
These cables are not supplied with your printer. For
ordering information, see “Supplies” on pag e107.
If you are using a parallel cable, see
“Connecting the parallel cable” on pag e14.
If you are using a USB cable, see
“Connecting the USB cable” on pag e16.
If you are using the optional serial interface,
see “Connecting the serial cable” on
page 17.
Connecting the parallel cable
1
Turn the printer and computer
Off
.
2
Connect the parallel cable at the back of the
printer.
This cable is not supplied with your printer. Use
an IEEE-1284 compatible parallel cable such as
Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft cable) or
1427498 (20 ft cable).
Note:
You do not need to attach a grounding
wire to the computer.