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Connecting to the Ethernet Interface

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

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 power switch is on, turn it off.

  • Use the following Ethernet cables.

    • 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

1Attach the supplied ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable.

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

Make a loop 5 cm (2.1 inches) (1) from the end of the Ethernet cable and attach the included ferrite core to the loop as shown.

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 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port.

Region A icon(mainly Europe and Asia)

Illustration of connecting the Ethernet interface cable

Region B icon(mainly North America)

Illustration of connecting the Ethernet interface 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.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 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.

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 100BASE-TX.

  • 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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