Connect Your 
Printer to Your 
Computer
 
1
 
Make sure the computer is turned off.
 
2
 
Lift the cable access door on the back of the printer.
 
3
 
Plug the end of the cable with the notches into the 
printer. Snap both clips into the notches.
 
4
 
Plug the other end into the computer, and tighten 
the screws.
Cable access door
 
STEP
 
2
 
You’ll need to buy 
a printer cable that 
supports bidirectional 
communication (IEEE 
1284-compliant), such 
as HP C2950A.
 
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