Primera Technology CD Color Printer II Benutzerhandbuch
12 Using the CD Color Printer with Windows
Section 3: Using the CD Color Printer
with Windows
A. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
The CD Color Printer is designed to be used with nearly any
IBM-PC
IBM-PC
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or compatible running Windows 3.1x, Windows NT,
or Windows 95/98. For best performance, a minimum of a
486/66 computer with 8MB of RAM or higher is recommended.
486/66 computer with 8MB of RAM or higher is recommended.
The printer is equipped with a standard 8-bit Centronics-type
parallel port. This port is the means through which it receives
data from your computer. To connect the printer to your
computer, simply obtain a shielded, bi-directional parallel
cable, and refer to the following steps:
parallel port. This port is the means through which it receives
data from your computer. To connect the printer to your
computer, simply obtain a shielded, bi-directional parallel
cable, and refer to the following steps:
NOTE:
For faster printing, your computerÕs parallel port mode should be set
to ECP. If you experience problems with this setting or if your
computerÕs parallel port is not ECP compatible, set your computerÕs
parallel port to the standard ÒPrinter PortÓ setting. Refer to your
computerÕs system documentation for instructions on checking and/or
changing the parallel port mode.
to ECP. If you experience problems with this setting or if your
computerÕs parallel port is not ECP compatible, set your computerÕs
parallel port to the standard ÒPrinter PortÓ setting. Refer to your
computerÕs system documentation for instructions on checking and/or
changing the parallel port mode.
1.
Connect the Centronics-type parallel side of the cable to the
printer. Snap the fastening clips into place.
printer. Snap the fastening clips into place.
2.
Connect the other side to the back of your computer at
LPT1, LPT2, or the PARALLEL connector.
LPT1, LPT2, or the PARALLEL connector.
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