Epson FX-1180 - Impact Printer Setup Manual - Page 15

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1-5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible

parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Also

a Type-B optional interface slot is provided in case your computer

requires a different type of printer interface. See the Reference

Guide for more information on optional interface cards.

Connect your computer to the desired interface as described

below.

Note:

You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switches

automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.

To connect your computer to your printer's built-in parallel

interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a

36-pin Centronics

Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer using

the parallel interface:

1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. The

printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the

side.

2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer's

parallel interface port.

compatible connector for the printer.

Setting Up the Printer