22 1 Printer Environment SettingsConnecting a cableConnect the printer to your computer using aninterface cable appropriate for your connectionmethod.An interface cable is not included with the printer.You must purchase it separately.USB ConnectionWhen using a USB connection, install the printdriver on your computer before connecting thecable. For installation instructions, refer to the“Installing a Print Driver” (P. 29) or the ‘CD-ROMDocumentation (HTML)’ on the Driver CD Kit CD-ROM.1. Switch the printer off.2. Plug the USB cable into the interfaceconnector on the printer.3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into yourcomputer.4. Switch the printer on.Network ConnectionUse a straight-type network cable that supports100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T.1. Switch the printer off.2. Plug the network cable into the interfaceconnector on the printer.3. Plug the other end of the network cable intoa network device such as a hub.4. Switch the printer on.Parallel ConnectionWhen using a parallel connection, you must firstinstall the optional Parallel Port and connectorconversion cable.1. Switch the printer off.2. Insert the connector conversion cableincluded with the optional Parallel Port intothe interface connector on the printer.3. Connect the other end of the connectorconversion cable to the connector on theparallel cable. Then secure it using the metalpieces on both sides of the connector.4. Plug the other end of the parallel cable intoyour computer.5. Switch the printer on.