User's Manual

Connecting to Peripherals
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7. When system has rebooted, Windows will automatically detect the serial
mouse.
5.2 Connecting a Parallel Printer
The parallel (LPT1) port has a 25-pin female connector at the back of your
computer. You would always connect to this whenever you are going to print
out to a parallel printer.
To connect to a printer:
1. Connect the printer to the parallel port using the 25-pin male connector
cable of the printer. Secure the cable with the screws provided.
2. Align and connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the
device. Lock the connector clips.
3. Connect the power cable to the device and a properly grounded wall
outlet.
4. Power on both computer and printer.
5. Check the printer by doing a self-test operation.
6. Set the printer type of your software to recognize the connected printer.
7. If your printer is not listed in the software you are using, consult your
printer dealer for available drivers or any compatible ones.
8. Press the Online button of the printer.