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Ethernet Cable Connection

Prepare a hub and other network devices, and connect the Ethernet cable to the printer.

Connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port. For 1000BASE-T, the optional Gigabit Ethernet board is available.

CAUTION

  • A network interface cable with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.

  • For users outside the United States of America: 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.

  • For users in the United States of America: properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Important

  • Use shielded Ethernet cable. Unshielded cables create electromagnetic interference that could cause malfunctions.

  • The Ethernet cable is not supplied with this printer. Select your cable according to the network environment.

Connecting to the standard Ethernet port

1Attach the supplied ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable.

Illustration of 220 to 240 V model

Ethernet cable illustration

Illustration of 120 V model

Do not attach the ferrite core.

2Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

Illustration of 220 to 240 V model

Rear side of the printer illustration

Illustration of 120 V model

Rear side of the printer illustration

3Connect the other end of the cable to the network, such as a hub.

Connecting to the Ethernet port of the Gigabit Ethernet board

1Attach the ferrite core to the Gigabit Ethernet cable.

Illustration of 220 to 240 V model

Attach one ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable, and attach the other ferrite core about 10 cm (4 inches) (number) from this core making a loop as shown.

Ethernet cable illustration

Illustration of 120 V model

Attach the other ferrite core about 10 cm (4 inches) (number) from this core making a loop as shown.

Ethernet cable illustration

2Connect the Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet board.

Illustration of 220 to 240 V model

Rear side of the printer illustration

Illustration of 120 V model

Rear side of the printer illustration

3Connect the other end of the cable to the network, such as a hub.

Note

  • The printer's Ethernet and USB port B are not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer.

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