Connect the interface cable when the product is powered off.
Connect the IEEE1284-compliant cable to the IEEE1284 connector (1) of the product.
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If the product is powered on without installing the printer driver, Windows' Plug & Play runs. When you use the printer driver, do not power on the product while the cable is connected, until instructed in the procedure for installing the printer driver.
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Be sure to use the recommended IEEE1284-compliant cable. If you use cables other than the IEEE1284-compliant cable, your data may become corrupt.
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IEEE1284-compliant: compatible mode, ECP mode, and nibble mode are supported.
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Some computers may not support ECP mode.
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ECP mode is configured in the BIOS settings of the computer. Some computers may use the software tools for Windows.
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Some computer models may not perform ECP operations even if they are set to ECP mode. Contact the computer manufacturer.
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Printing using the USB parallel conversion cable is not guaranteed. Also, no support for the connection procedure is provided.