Lexmark c912 Guía De Referencia
Interfaces
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CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces
Interfaces connect your printer to other devices, such as a computer. Your printer has
a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type interface) and/or
a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. Refer to your
printer user documentation for more information. See page 8-7 for more information
about parallel interface.
a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type interface) and/or
a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. Refer to your
printer user documentation for more information. See page 8-7 for more information
about parallel interface.
If a serial connector is required, you may be able to install one of the following:
•
An RS-232C Serial Interface Card
•
An External Serial Adapter, which provides an RS-232C or RS-422 serial
interface port
interface port
•
An RS-232C Serial/Parallel 1284-C Interface Card
See page 8-29 for more information about serial interface.
Some printers have standard print servers, but you can also buy optional print servers
that connect the printer to Token-Ring or Ethernet networks. For detailed installation
or setup instructions, refer to your printer user documentation or the Drivers,
MarkVision and Utilities CD. See “Network Support” on page 8-45 for more
information about print servers.
that connect the printer to Token-Ring or Ethernet networks. For detailed installation
or setup instructions, refer to your printer user documentation or the Drivers,
MarkVision and Utilities CD. See “Network Support” on page 8-45 for more
information about print servers.
Refer to your printer user documentation for information on which printer interface
options your printer supports and for detailed installation instructions.
options your printer supports and for detailed installation instructions.
Note:
All print servers are capable of supporting AppleTalk.