Connecting to the Interface

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

Connecting to the interfaces illustration numbered callout illustration

USB Host Interface
Port for connecting a USB interface cable or USB interface device
Use this interface to connect the machine to a card authentication device, external keyboard.
Gigabit Ethernet port
Port for using a 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 10BASE-T cable
Use this interface to connect the machine to a network.
If you use an Ethernet interface cable that supports 1000BASE-T, set [Ethernet Speed] to [Auto Select: Enable 1Gbps] in [Interface Settings] in [System Settings].
IEEE 1284 port (optional)
Port for connecting an IEEE 1284 interface cable
Wireless LAN port (optional)
Port for using a wireless LAN
Extended USB Port of the USB Device Server (optional)
Port for connecting the supplied USB cable
The other end of the supplied USB cable must be connected to the USB 2.0 [Type B] port.
Do not connect to devices other than the machine.
USB 2.0 [Type B] port (optional)
Port for connecting a USB 2.0 [Type B] interface cable This interface allows the machine to print over a USB connection.

The slot can contain one module only: You can install one IEEE 1284 interface board, one Wireless LAN interface unit, one USB Device Server Option, or one Extended USB board at a time in this slot.
The Ethernet port and Wireless LAN interface unit cannot be used simultaneously. If the optional Wireless LAN interface unit is installed, you need to set [LAN Type] to [Wireless LAN] in [Interface Settings] in [System Settings].