Toshiba Tecra A3 User Guide - Page 130
Connecting a local printer, the parallel port, make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284
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130 Expansion Options Connecting a local printer NOTE You must supply the proper printer cable. If one did not come with your printer, you may purchase one from an electronics or computer store. If your printer is ECP- or IEEE-compliant and you want to use the parallel port, make sure your printer cable is an IEEE 1284 cable. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. To achieve the connection, you need a suitable USB cable, which may come with your printer. You can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. To connect a USB printer: 1 Plug the USB connector into one of the USB ports on your computer 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. To connect a parallel printer: Connecting the parallel printer cable while the computer is on may damage the printer, the computer, or both. 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and to the computer's parallel port. To the computer To the printer Sample identifying the ends of a parallel printer cable 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.