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Connecting to the USB (Type B) Interface

This section describes how to connect the USB2.0 (Type B) 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 (Type B) interface cable to the USB2.0 port.

  • When connecting the USB interface cable to the standard USB2.0 (Type B) port

    illustration of connecting the USB interfece cable

  • When connecting the USB interface cable to the USB2.0 (Type B) port on the Gigabit Ethernet board

    illustration of connecting the USB interfece cable

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

Note

  • Use the following 5 meter (197 inch) cable which supports USB2.0 (Type B) interface.

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

  • The USB2.0 interface board is supported by Windows XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2, Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher.

    • 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.