Connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface

This section describes how to connect an Ethernet interface cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port.

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.

If the main power switch is on, turn it off.
Use the following Ethernet cables.
- When using 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T:
  Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5 or more
- When using 1000BASE-T:
  Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5e or more

Make loops 5 cm (2.1 inch) (1) from the end of each Ethernet cable and attach included ferrite cores to each loop as shown.

illustration of Ethernet cable with ferrite core

Make sure the main power is switched off.

Connect the Ethernet interface cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port.

illustration of connecting Ethernet cable

Connect the other end of the Ethernet interface cable to a network connection device such as a hub.

Turn on the main power switch of the machine.

Gigabit Ethernet port illustration (numbered callout illustration)

Indicator (orange)
When 100BASE-TX is operating, the LED is lit orange. When 10BASE-T is operating or the machine is not connected to the network, it is turned off.
Indicator (green)
When 10BASE-T is operating, the LED is lit green. When 100BASE-TX is operating or the machine is not connected to the network, it is turned off.
Indicators (both orange and green)
When 1000BASE-T is operating, both LEDs are lit.

Use an Ethernet interface cable that supports "Ethernet Speed". If you select [Auto Select] for "Ethernet Speed", use an Ethernet interface cable that supports 1000BASE-T.
For details about how to turn on the main power switch, see "Turning On the Main Power", Getting Started.
For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", Driver Installation Guide.