Step 11. Select a Printer Interface and Cable
The HP LaserJet 5 printer supports three different interface connections:
Parallel (A), Serial (C), and an IrDA serial infrared (B). An MIO slot (D) is
provided for adding an optional HP JetDirect (or compatible) card.
JetDirect is used to directly connect printers with a network.
Parallel Port (A)
The IEEE-1284 standard parallel port (compatible with Bi-Tronics
parallel and Centronics parallel) provides enhanced capabilities, such as
bi-directional communication between the computer and printer, and
faster transmission of data.
Use the parallel interface when you:
•• Want the fastest transfer of data to your printer.
•• Send a lot of graphic information or soft fonts to the printer.
•• Position your printer less than 10 feet (3 meters) from your computer.
Note
For best results use a high quality IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. See
Chapter 1 of the User’s Manual for ordering information.
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