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Connecting a printer, Required cables/connectors, Connecting to a dockmate – Texas Instruments 6100 User Manual

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Connecting a Printer

Setting Up Your Desktop 4-15

Connecting a Printer

Required cables/
connectors

Most printers do not ship with a cable, so you
may need to buy one.

Most printers connect through the parallel port
on the computer using a standard,
Centronics™-type parallel cable.

Connecting to a
DockMate

If you are connecting a printer to a DockMate,
connect it to the parallel port on the back of the
DockMate.

Connecting directly
to computer

If you are connecting a printer directly to your
computer, connect it to the parallel port on the
back of the computer.

Installing a printer
driver

Your operating system supports a wide range of
printers. If your printer is not supported by the
operating system, follow the instructions
provided with your printer to install a driver.

DockMate

DockMate Plus

parallel port

parallel port

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