In addition to the items shipped with your printer, you need a Centronics-compatibleparallel interface cable with bi-directional capability (no longer than six feet), which youcan purchase from your dealer. The cable must be bi-directional.Be sure to fill out your Registration card and send it to Canon Computer Systems, Inc.Save your sales receipt for proof of purchase in case you printer requires warrantyservice.Removing the Shipping MaterialsAs you unpack the printer, save the carton and packing materials in case you want to move or ship theprinter in the future. Follow these steps:1. Remove the shipping tape from the outside of the printer.Removing all pieces of tape. ( The shipping tape may not be in the exact locations shown here; justbe sure to remove all the tape from the outside of the printer.)Remove the protective material inside the sheet feeder.Move the paper guide to the left.Setting up the Printer 121 of 1 4/15/98 11:18 AM