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Connecting to the USB Interface

This section describes how to connect the USB2.0 interface cable to the USB2.0 port.

CAUTION

  • Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet emission limits.

1Connect the USB2.0 interface cable to the USB2.0 port.

Illustration of connecting the USB interfece cable

2Connect the other end to the USB2.0 port on the host computer.

Note

  • This machine does not come with a USB interface cable. Make sure you purchase the appropriate cable for the machine and your computer.

  • The USB2.0 interface board is supported by Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher.

    • For Windows Me:

      Make sure to install "USB Printing Support". When used with Windows Me, only a speed equal to that of USB1.1 is possible.

    • For Mac OS:

      To use Macintosh, the machine must be equipped with the optional PostScript 3 unit. When used with Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher, a transfer speed of USB2.0 is supported.

  • For details about installing the printer driver, see "Preparing the Machine", Printer Reference.