Publication No. GEG-99199 Jun 042-4 TallyGenicom Intelliprint mL260 User GuideConnecting the Printer to the Host ComputerConnecting the Printer to the Host ComputerYou must connect the printer to your computer using an IEEE 1284 parallel cable or a USB cable.These cables are user-supplied. The parallel and USB ports can be connected simultaneously, andthe printer will automatically switch data sources between jobs. Before configuring the printer tothe host computer, please install the neccessary software drivers from the Electronic LibraryCD-ROM included with your printer. The CD contains a read-me file which describes driverinstallation.Parallel PortThe parallel port conforms to the IEEE 1284 standard. To connect the printer to your computerusing the parallel port, simply connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the printer, thenconnect the cable to your computer.USB PortThe USB port provides a reliable, high-speed, bi-directional connection between your printer andPC. The USB standard is designed to deliver complex, graphic-rich documents to the printer withspeed and accuracy. The USB port conforms to USB2 standards and operates at a peak rate of480Mbps. You may use an unpowered USB hub, since the printer is considered a self-powereddevice and will not draw power from the USB port.OS SupportThe USB port of your printer supports the following operating system environments:■ Microsoft Windows 2000, and XPThese operating systems come with complete support for USB. You should runUSBREADY.EXE from www.usb.org to ensure that Windows 98se, and Millenium are con-figured correctly.■ Apple Mac OS 8.6 and aboveThis version of Apple's operating system ships with the USB equipped systems and containsthe necessary code to support USB. No additional software or hardware should be required.Selecting Print MediaYour printer can print on a variety of media, including plain paper, labels, transparencies, and enve-lopes. Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with this printer. Print media that isnot recommended for use with this printer may cause frequent paper jams or poor print quality.Paper and Print Media To AvoidDo not use paper or print media that has any of the following characteristics:■ Does not meet the paper and media size and weight specifications for this printer■ Is not labeled for use with xerographic printers or xerographic copiers■ Cannot withstand temperatures of up to 310°F/155°C■ Is in a sealed package that is obviously damaged or wet■ Is excessively wrinkled, curled, torn, or warped■ Is folded or creased
