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Network Connection

Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare a hub, straight-through Ethernet cable, and any other necessary network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port.

CAUTION

  • Connect only an approved network interface board to this printer. A voltage overload can occur if you connect an incorrect network interface board, such as a telephone line interface, to the printer.

CAUTION

  • 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.

CAUTION

  • 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

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

1Remove the cable cover.

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2Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.

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

4Attach the cable cover.

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Reference

  • For details about network environment settings, see Software Guide.

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