HP 744 - Manual (Page 99)

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Connecting Cables
Printer Connections
18 Enter the following to exit root and return to user status:
exit Enter
Refer to System Administration Tasks for additional SAM information.
Testing the Printer Installation
If you made your printer the default system printer, type the following com-
mands to test it:
cd Enter
lp .profile Enter
If your printer (called printername) is not listed as the default system printer,
enter the following command to test it:
lp -dprintername .profile Enter
The file named .profile should print out on your new printer.
NOTE: For information on printer-related problems, see Chapter 6 of this book.
HP Parallel
The parallel port is compatible with Centronics® standards, plus some addi-
tional features found in HP Series 700 workstations. It supports a bi-direc-
tional register model interface in addition to printer-only DMA. Series 700
Scanjet interfaces are not supported.
A high-density micro D-sub connector is used for the HP Parallel interface.
An HP A4300A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC
compatible 25-pin female D-sub cable.
Figure 4-8 shows the HP parallel connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.