17Connecting the Printer to YourComputer Notes about connection• Using the USB cable, be sure to connect the printer directly to your computer. Ifyou connect it via a USB hub, the printer may not function properly.• Do not use the printer together with other USB devices (except a USB mouse orkeyboard); otherwise the printer may not function properly. If this happens,disconnect the other USB devices from your computer and then reconnect theprinter.• Do not connect two or more direct print compatible printers (all CP seriesprinters) to the same computer; otherwise the printers may not function properly.Do not put your computer into the sleep mode while the printer is connectedto a USB port.If you accidentally do so, do not disconnect the USB cable from yourcomputer while it is in the sleep mode; instead, leaving the USB cableconnected, first return your computer to its normal mode. If you remove theUSB cable while your computer is in the sleep mode, your computer maynot be able to return to its normal mode. For details on your computer’ssleep mode, refer to the documentation provided with your computer.