HP 33440/HP
33449 COMBINED
SERVICE
MANUAL
Centronicaparallelis the factorydefauk. If
you know you want to use a Centronics parallel interface, go to section
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NOTE:
ENSURE
PRINTER
AND PC ARE TURNED "OFF"BEFORE CONNECTING THE CABLE.
Your printer communicates with your computer through an interface (sometimes called a "port") at
each end. Refer to your PC's
user documentation
to determine
the location
and kinds of intetiaces
your PC has, or consultyour dealer.Your
LaserJet Ill printer provides both Centronics parallel and
serial interfaces. The interface connections are on the back of
your printer.
If
your
PC doesn't already have a Centronics parallel or serial interface,
you may need to order
and install a special interface card for your
PC.
For the
HP
Vectra, the part numbers are:
Centronics parallel interface - HP24540B
Serial interface - HP24541 B
If you have a different type of computer, contact
your dealer.
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Use a
Centronics parallel interface when:
Your printer is less than 10 feet (3 meters) from your computer.
You send primarily graphic information or SORfonts to the printer.
Your computer does not have an available serial interface.
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Graptic Information
A typical parallel cable looks like this:
Computers
Computer End
Parallel Cable
Printer End
HP Vectra
IBM PC/ATw/PS2
=
HP
Pan#
Length
Compaq
AT&T
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25
Pin Male
HP92284A
6.6
(2.0 m)
36 Pin Male
Plug
Plus
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Choose
the right caMe for
your computer.
Dd you
decide on a Centronica parallel intetiace? If so, go too.
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