INTERFACES > 43INTERFACESYour printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces:1. Parallel – For direct connection to a PC. This port requires abi-directional (IEEE 1384 compliant) parallel cable.2. USB – For connection to a PC running Windows 98 or above(not Windows 95 upgraded to Windows 98) or Macintosh. Thisport requires a cable conforming to USB version 2.0 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, theyappear as *****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. These numbersdepend on the order of connecting or turning on each printer.3. Serial – for direct connection to a device that uses serialprinting (available as an option).4. Ethernet – For network cable connection. This port is standardon the B4250n, B4350n and B4350nPS and optional on theB4250, B4350.If you are connecting your printer directly to a stand alone computerproceed to the chapter entitled “Printer Drivers”.If your printer is to be installed as a network printer, please refer to therelevant section in the User’s Guide for the network interface card forfurther details on how to configure the network connection beforeinstalling the printer drivers.NOTEl It is not recommended that you connect serial/USB and parallelcables to the printer simultaneously.l Interface cables are not supplied with your printer.NOTEAdministrator’s authority is required when installing a networkconnection.