Connecting a printer – Apple PowerBook G3 User Manual
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Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the following
devices to your computer system:
m printers
m external modems
m SCSI devices
m external monitors
m sound input and output devices
m a mouse, keyboard, or other ADB device
m additional memory
m IR file transfer
Connecting a printer
The modem/printer port on your computer can accept either a direct
connection (to a printer such as a StyleWriter) or a LocalTalk network
connection (to a printer such as a LaserWriter). See the manual that came
with your printer for specific information about the type of connection
it requires.
To connect a printer directly to your Macintosh PowerBook using the
modem/printer port, follow these steps:
1
Connect your printer as instructed in the manual that came with your printer.
2
Open the Chooser from the Apple (
K
) menu.
3
Turn off AppleTalk by clicking the Inactive button in the AppleTalk section.
If you are using an Ethernet connection or a network printer, you don’t have
to turn AppleTalk off.
4
In the Chooser, select the icon for the type of printer you connected.
If you need detailed instructions for using the Chooser, see “How do I select
a printer?” in the Printing topic area of Mac OS Help, available in the Help menu.
The printer is ready to use.
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