ML1120/ML1190 User’s Guide – Connecting to a computer > 15

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ONNECTING

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COMPUTER

In this section you will interconnect your printer and computer, 
install the printer driver in your computer and print a test page.

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NTERFACES

Your printer is equipped with three data interfaces:

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Parallel: for direct connection to a PC. This port requires a 
bi-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) parallel cable.

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Serial: for direct connection to a PC. This port requires a 
bi-directional RS232C serial interface cable.

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USB: for connection to a PC running Windows 98 or 
above. This port requires a shielded cable less than 5m 
long conforming to USB version 2.0.

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NTERCONNECTION

1.

Ensure that both printer and computer are turned OFF. 

2.

Connect the required interface cable, serial (1), USB (2), 
or parallel (3), to the printer and then to the computer. 

CAUTION!

Do not use more than one of the following data 
interface methods to connect to your PC.

NOTE
Interface cables are not supplied with your printer.