Connecting A Printer Or Other Device - Epson ActionPC 5000 User Manual

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Your computer has one bidirectional 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 a grounded electrical
outlet.
Using the serial ports
If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial
interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) pork.
Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.
To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the
pork marked COM1 and COM2. If you are connecting only one
serial device, use the COM1 port.
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