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Connecting to the USB (Type B) Interface (Type 3, 4, and 5)

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

illustration of connecting the USB interfece cable

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

Note

  • 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.

  • Use a five meter (197 inch) or shorter cable which supports USB2.0 (Type B) interface.

  • The USB2.0 interface board is supported by Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2/2012, 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 "Installing the Printer Driver", Driver Installation Guide.

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