ß When unplugging the power cord, always remove it by holding theplug and not the cord.To attach the power cord, follow the steps below.1. Attach the power cord to the AC power receptacle onthe back of the printer.2. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded ACoutlet.Connecting Your Printer to the ComputerYour printer has an 8-bit parallel interface port, whichallows you to use it with IBM PCs and compatiblecomputers. You need to purchase a Centronics-compatibleparallel interface cable from your dealer. Ask your dealerfor assistance if you need help selecting the right cable.NOTE: For reliable data communications between your computerand the printer, use a short cable, six feet or less in length.To connect the computer to the host computer, follow thesteps below: