Step 16. Connecting the Printer to the
Network
A computer communicates with your printer through an interface
cable. Your HP LaserJet 5Si MX/5Si NX printer supports up to four
different interface cables: BNC (ThinLAN), 10Base-T (RJ-45), DIN-8
(LocalTalk), and Bi-Tronics parallel. Select the appropriate interface
port from those shown below for your system and connect the cable or
cables to the printer.
A BNC connector, a BNC "T" connector, or a 50 Ohm terminator are
not provided with the printer. If needed, they must be purchased
separately.
NOTE
You may attach either a ThinLAN cable or a 10Base-T cable, but not
both at the same time.
A DIN-8 (LocalTalk) Connector
B 10Base-T Connector
C BNC Connector
BNC Interface
1 Attach one section of your ThinLAN
cable to the BNC âTâ connector.
2 Attach another ThinLAN cable
section (see A1) or a 50 Ohm
terminator (see A2) to the other side
of the BNC âTâ
connector. If you are attaching the
printer to the end of your network
you must connect a 50 Ohm
terminator.
3 Connect the BNC "T" to the BNC
port of your HP JetDirect print
server.
4 If you are not connecting other
network cables, go to Step 18.
Location of interfaces
BNC Interface Connection
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