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Connecting a printer – Apple PowerBook (2400c) User Manual

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The floppy disk drive is ready to use.

If you need information about using a floppy disk drive, see “How do I insert
a floppy disk?” in the Disks topic area of Mac OS Guide.

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
printer/external modem 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.

Note: 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 Guide.

The printer is ready to use.

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