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Connecting the printer to your computer – Star Micronics 800C User Manual

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Connecting the printer to your computer
Follow these

Steps

to connect the printer to a computer with a high quality 36 pin

shielded Centronics parallel interface cable (not supplied).

Steps:

1. Make certain that both your printer and

your computer are turned OFF.

2. Plug one end of the parallel cable into

one of the interface ports on the com-
puter.

3. Plug the other end of the interface cable

into the printer's interface port which is
located on the back of the printer.

4. Securely fit the prongs on either side of

the printer's port into the clips on both
sides of the printer cable.

Note:

To ensure proper operation, you must use a high quality Centronics-
compatible shielded parallel interface cable. This cable should not be
longer than 2 meters or 6 feet.

Power OFF!

Power OFF!