Set up the printer on a network, Connect to a pc – Tektronix 780 User Manual
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Setup Guide
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Set up the printer on a network
1.
Connect optional peripherals; refer to page 34 in this guide.
2.
Find the PhaserShare Networking Setup Guide in the “Getting
Started” box, and follow the instructions in that guide.
3.
Install the printer software, then turn to page 35 in this setup guide.
Connect to a PC
1.
Turn off the printer and your computer.
2.
Use a high-density bidirectional parallel cable or a Tektronix 36-pin
high-density printer to 25-pin DSUB PC cable (order number
012-1468-00). Otherwise, use a 36-pin to 36-pin parallel cable and the
parallel adapter supplied with the printer.
3.
Connect the parallel interface cable to your computer and to the
printer’s parallel port.
4.
If you are connecting any optional peripheral devices, such as a
scanner or hard disk, do so now; refer to page 34 for guidelines.
Otherwise, turn on your computer and printer and proceed to “Install
printer software” on page 35.
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The maximum length for the parallel cable is 3 meters (10 ft.).
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