FARGO electronic CD Color Printer - Manual (Page 15)

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
¨ or compatible running Windows 3.1x, Windows NT,
or Windows 95. For best performance, a minimum of a 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, bidirectional parallel cable,
and refer to the following steps:
NOTE You may experience printing problems if your computerÕs parallel
port mode is set to ECP. For best results, 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.
2. Connect the other side to the back of your computer at
LPT1, LPT2, or the PARALLEL connector.
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