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• The docking cable and a Serial Printer Converter (not supplied) to
connect to a serial printer.
Before you start printing, you need to specify:
• The method by which you are going to print.
• 7he printer driver for the printer you want to use.
Setting up the Printer
You can select the standard printer you normally use to print out files on the
MC 218 on the Desktop screen. The printer you select on the Desktop screen
is used for all programs unless you select a different printer from within a
program, to use for that program only.
To select the standard printer:
• Tap the Control panel button on the toolbar, or select Control panel on
the Tools menu. Select the Printer icon, and select the printer model.
To select a different printer to use for an individual program:
• Open the program for which you want to change from the standard printer.
Select Printing Print setup on the File menu, and press the Printer
button to change the printer model and/or port.
Printing using Infrared
You can print directly from the MC 218 to any infrared capable (IrDA) printer.
To set up the MC 218:
1. Select the Printer icon on the Control panel in the Desktop screen, or
Printing Print setup on the File menu.
2. If necessary, tap the Printer button. Select the printer model and select
Infrared as the method via which you want to print.
3. If you want, check the layout of the document using Print preview, then
select Printing Print on the File menu.
4. Enter the range of pages and number of copies.
5. Point the MC 218 at the printer, making sure that the MC 218 and printer
are no more than one meter apart, and tap Print.
Printing to a parallel printer
You can use a Parallel Printer Link (not supplied) to connect the MC 218
directly to a parallel printer.
To set up your MC 218 to print via a parallel printer:
1. Select the Printer icon on the Control panel in the Desktop screen, or
Printing Print setup on the File menu.
2. If necessary, tap the Printer button. Select the printer model and select
Parallel port as the method via which you want to print.
Your MC 218 is now ready to print directly to a parallel printer. Refer to the
documentation accompanying the Parallel Printer Link for more information
on connecting it to your MC 218.
Printing to a serial printer
You can print to a serial printer using the docking cable supplied and a Serial
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