INTERFACES > 45INTERFACESYour printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces:1. Parallel – (not available on the B4100) For direct connection to aPC. This port requires a bi-directional (IEEE 1384 compliant)parallel cable.2. USB – For connection to a PC running Windows 98 or above (notWindows 95 upgraded to Windows 98) or Macintosh. This portrequires a cable conforming to USB version 1.1 or above.The operation of a printer is not assured if a USB-compatibledevice is connected concurrently with other USB-compatiblemachines.When connecting multiple printers of the same type, they appearas *****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. These numbers depend on theorder of connecting or turning on each printer.3. Serial – for direct connection to a device that uses serial printing(available as an option only on the B4350, and B4350n). Note:cannot be used with the Ethernet card.4. Ethernet – For network cable connection; standard on theB4350n. (available as an option on the B4350)5. If you are connecting your printer directly to a standalonecomputer proceed to the chapter entitled “Printer Drivers.”If your printer is to be installed as a network printer, please refer to theUser’s Guide for the network interface card for further details on how toconfigure the network connection before installing the printer drivers.NOTEAdministrator’s authority is required when installing a network connection.