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Ricoh Type 3260 User Manual

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Getting Started

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Connecting the Machine to the
host using the parallel cable/IEEE
1394 (SCSI print) cable

Connect the machine to the host com-
puter using the optional parallel
board or optional IEEE 1394 interface
board. This machine does not come
with a parallel cable to connect the
machine to the host computer.
The machine's parallel interface is a
standard bidirectional interface. It re-
quires a standard IEEE 1284 compli-
ant 36-pin parallel cable and a parallel
port on the host computer. Make sure
you purchase the appropriate cable
for the machine and your computer.

Note

❒ Do not use a parallel cable that is

longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

❒ Rating voltage of the interface con-

nector: Max. DC 5V

Follow the procedure below to con-
nect the machine to the host computer
using a parallel cable or IEEE 1394 in-
terface cable.

Important

❒ Before connecting the machine and

a computer using an interface ca-
ble, make sure the machine is not
operating, and then turn off the
main power switches of the ma-
chine and computer.

❒ Be sure to use a specified interface

cable. Other cables may cause ra-
dio interference.

AAAA

Turn off the main power switches
of the machine and computer.

Important

❒ Before turning off the main

power switch, see “Turning Off
the Power”, General Settings
Guide
.

BBBB

Plug the cable into the connector
on the machine’s interface.

Parallel Connection

IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Connection

CCCC

Plug the other end of the cable
into the connector on the compu-
ter’s interface.

DDDD

Turn on the machine's main pow-
er switch.

AEV002S

AEV003S

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