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Connecting a printer or other device – Epson EL 486UC User Manual

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4.

If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

5.

Plug the monitor’s power cord into the power inlet on the
back of the monitor.

6.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the
computer.

Caution

Before you plug the monitor’s power cord into the back of

your computer, make sure the monitor’s power

requirements do not exceed 1 Amp.

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Your computer has one bidirectional parallel and two serial

ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow
the appropriate instructions below.

Using the parallel port

Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer:

1.

Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are

facing you.

2.

Align the connector end of the printer cable with the

PARALLELport and plug it in. If the connector has retaining

screws, tighten them.

3.

Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure

the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port

and push them into place.

4.

Plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded electrical
outlet.

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