Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400 - Manual (Page 48)

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 security cable and lock
m exchangeable cover panels
m additional memory
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 network connection (to a
printer such as a LaserWriter).
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 and install
any software necessary to use the printer.
2 Open the Chooser from the Apple (
K
) menu.
3 Turn off AppleTalk by clicking the Inactive button in the AppleTalk section.
4 On the left side of the Chooser (in the upper section if you see two areas on the left),
select the type of printer you want to use.
5 On the right side of the Chooser, select the printer/modem port.
The printer is ready to use.
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