User's Manual
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3. Connect the Printer Cable
Important:
 You must use the enclosed bi-directional parallel cable to 
attach the HP OfficeJet to your computer. If you do not use a bi-
directional cable, the HP OfficeJet will not work.
●
For safety, turn off your computer before connecting the printer 
cable.
●
Connect the 
notched end
 of 
the bi-directional 
parallel cable 
firmly to the 
cable port
 on the 
back of the HP 
OfficeJet. Snap 
both metal clips 
into the notches 
on the connector.
●
Plug the other end 
of the cable into 
the 
parallel (LPT1) 
port
 on the back of 
your computer. 
Tighten the 
connector’s screws.
4. Connect the Power Cord
●
Plug the power cord connector 
firmly 
into 
the power socket on the back of the HP 
OfficeJet.
●
Plug the other end of the power cord into a 
grounded electrical outlet.
Warning:
To avoid the possibility of electrical 
shock, plug the other end of the power cord 
into a grounded electrical outlet 
only
.
Caution:
If you need to disconnect power 
from the HP OfficeJet, detach this cable. The 
On/Off button does not completely disconnect 
the power.
Notched end 
of cable
Cable port










