Lexmark X644e User Guide
Interfaces
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CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces
Interfaces connect your printer to other devices, such as a computer. Some Lexmark
printers have a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type
interface) and/or a USB connector. Some Lexmark printers have an internal print
server and a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. See
your printer documentation for more information. See page 8-7 for more information
about parallel interface.
printers have a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type
interface) and/or a USB connector. Some Lexmark printers have an internal print
server and a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. See
your printer 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 an RS-232C Serial/Parallel
1284-C Interface Card. See page 8-18 for more information about serial interface.
1284-C Interface Card. See page 8-18 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, see your printer documentation or the Software and
Documentation CD. See “Network Support” on page 8-28 for more information about
print servers.
that connect the printer to Token-Ring or Ethernet networks. For detailed installation
or setup instructions, see your printer documentation or the Software and
Documentation CD. See “Network Support” on page 8-28 for more information about
print servers.
See your printer documentation for information on which printer interface options your
printer supports and for detailed installation instructions.
printer supports and for detailed installation instructions.
Note:
All print servers are capable of supporting AppleTalk.