Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA40) - Manual (Page 145)

User’s Manual 8-11
Optional Devices
The following ports and accessories are available on the Port Replicator.
■ One RJ45 LAN jack
■ One RJ11 Modem jack
■ External monitor port
■ Parallel port
■ Serial port
■ PS/2 mouse port
■ PS/2 keyboard port
■ DC IN socket
■ Security lock slot
■ Audio line-in, line-out jacks
■ Universal Serial Bus (four) ports
■ i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port
■ DVI port (Supported with some models)
Parallel printer
You can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to
your computer. All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Your
dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores.
The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to
connect them incorrectly. You can also connect a parallel printer to an
optional Advanced Port Replicator. To connect a printer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert one end of the cable into the computer’s parallel port.
3. Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer’s
parallel port.
4. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer’s parallel connector.
5. Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port.
6. Turn on the printer.
7. Turn on the computer.
8. Start the Hardware Setup program. Refer to Chapter 7,
HW Setup and
Passwords .
9. Select the
Parallel/Printer
tab from the
TOSHIBA HW Setup
window.
10. Set the
Parallel Port Mode
and press
OK
.
11. Choose Reboot for the change to take effect.
12. Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard. To access the
Add
Print Wizard
utility, click Start, point to Settings, click Printers and
double click the Add Printer icon.
When a Port Replicator is connected to the computer, remove all cables
connected to the computer.