Compuprint 2056 - Manual (Page 15)

User Manual 2056
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1.8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
The printer configures with a parallel interface, two USB interfaces, a serial interface or an
Ethernet interface. (Please take the specific interface as standard) Connect the printer to
the computer with the correct cables. Before you begin, place the printer upright, as shown
in figure 1-12.
1.8.1 Connecting to the Parallel Interface
1. Turn off both the computer and the printer. Plug the parallel interface cable into the
printer’s parallel interface. Squeeze the wire clips on both sides of the connector and
make the connector fixed. (Shown as figure 1-13)
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's parallel interface, and make sure it is
connected firmly.
Figure 1-12 Lay the rear part of the printer upwards
Figure 1-13 Connect to the parallel interface
Serial interface
USB interface
Parallel interface
USB interface
Ethernet interface
Parallel interface
Parallel interface cable
Wire clips
Note: Before connecting the parallel interface or the serial interface, please
make sure the power of the printer is shut down. Only after tightening
the cable, could you turn on the printer, or it would damage the printer.