Connecting a printer 52, Connecting a printer – Apple PowerBook (5300 Series) User Manual

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Additional information is provided in this chapter for adding the following
devices to your computer system:

m printers

m external modems

m SCSI devices

m external monitors

m sound input and output devices

m additional memory

Connecting a printer

The modem/printer port on your computer can accept either a direct
connection (to a printer such as a StyleWriter) or a network connection (to a
printer such as a LaserWriter).

To connect a printer directly to your Macintosh PowerBook using the
modem/printer port, follow these steps:

1

Connect your printer as instructed in the manual that came with your printer.

2

Open the Chooser from the Apple (

K

) menu.

3

Turn off AppleTalk by clicking the Inactive button in the AppleTalk section.

The printer is ready to use.

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