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Connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface

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

CAUTION

  • For users outside of North 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 North America: Properly shielded twisted pair cable (STP cable) must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Important

  • If the main power switch is on, turn it off.

  • Use the following Ethernet cables.

    • When using 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T:

      Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

      Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5 or more

      Region B icon(mainly North America)

      Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5 or more

    • When using 1000BASE-T:

      Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

      Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5e or more

      Region B icon(mainly North America)

      Shielded Twisted Pair Cable (STP) and Category type 5e or more

1Attach the supplied ferrite core at the Gigabit Ethernet cable.

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

Make a loop 10 cm (4.2 inch) (1) from the end of the Ethernet cable and attach the included ferrite core to the loop as shown. Attach one more ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable.

Illustration of Ethernet cable with ferrite core

Region B icon(mainly North America)

Skip this step and proceed to Step 2.

2Make sure the power is switched off.

3Connect the Ethernet interface cable to the Gigabit Ethernet port.

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

Illustration of connecting Ethernet cable

Region B icon(mainly North America)

Illustration of connecting Ethernet cable

4Connect the other end of the Ethernet interface cable to a network connection device such as a hub.

5Turn on the main power switch of the printer.

Gigabit Ethernet port illustration numbered callout illustration

  1. Indicator (orange)

    When 100BASE-TX is operating, the LED is lit orange. When 10BASE-T is operating or the printer is not connected to the network, it is turned off.

  2. Indicator (green)

    When 10BASE-T is operating, the LED is lit green. When 100BASE-TX is operating or the printer is not connected to the network, it is turned off.

  3. Indicators (both orange and green)

    When 1000BASE-T is operating, both LEDs are lit.

Note

  • 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.

  • Check the type of the plug before connecting.

  • Do not pull the connected cable forcefully. Make sure the cable is properly connected. Otherwise, it might become disconnected or somebody might trip on it.

  • Using a cable with some connectors or converters may result in an improper connection.

  • For details about how to turn on the main power switch, see Turning Off the Power.

  • For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection", Driver Installation Guide.

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