Connecting to the Interface

This section explains how to identify the machine's interface and connect the machine according to the network environment.

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

connecting to the interfaces illustration (numbered callout illustration)

USB Host Interface
Port for connecting the USB interface device
Use this interface to connect the machine to a card authentication device, memory card reader, or Bluetooth.
USB 2.0 [Type B] port
Port for connecting the USB2.0 [Type B] interface cable
Slot A
Install an optional interface board in this slot.
The slot can accommodate one of the following interface boards:
- IEEE1284 interface board: Required if you want to connect an IEEE 1284 cable to this machine. When installed in Slot A, this board allows you to connect the machine to a computer through an IEEE 1284 cable.
- Wireless LAN interface unit: Required if you want to connect this machine to a wireless LAN. When installed in Slot A, this unit allows you to connect the machine to an IEEE 802.11 a or IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless LAN.
- Gigabit Ethernet board: Required if you want to connect the machine to a network using a 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 10BASE-T cable.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port
Port for connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable

Slot A can contain one module only: You can install only one IEEE 1284 interface board or one Wireless LAN interface unit at a time in this slot.
The Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet port cannot be used simultaneously. If the optional Gigabit Ethernet board is installed, connect the Ethernet cable to the port on the Gigabit Ethernet board Communication with the machine will fail if cables are connected to both ports simultaneously.
The Bluetooth interface unit and the Wireless LAN board cannot be used simultaneously.