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Connecting to the Extra Ethernet Interface with the USB Device Server Option

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This section describes how to connect an Ethernet interface cable to the Ethernet port of the USB Device Server.

USB Device Server Option is an interface board for adding an extra Ethernet port. If you install USB Device Server Option, you can connect two Ethernet cables simultaneously: one to the machine's Ethernet port and one to the Ethernet port of USB Device Server Option. An IP address can be assigned to each connection, and you can use one machine to print from different network segments.

A network interface cable with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.
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 sure the main power switch is turned off.

Make a loop at a distance of a few centimeters (1) from each end of the Ethernet interface cable, and then attach to each loop the ferrite core provided with the USB Device Server Option.

illustration of Ethernet cable with ferrite core

Connect the Ethernet interface cable to the Ethernet port of the USB Device Server Option.

You can use either a straight or crossover Ethernet cable for connecting to the USB Device Server Option.

Illustration of connecting the Ethernet cable

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

It may take several seconds for the machine to recognize the USB Device Server Option. If you have disconnected the USB cable, connect the USB cable again.

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.
Indicator (green)
When 10BASE-T is operating, the LED is lit green.
3.Indicators (both orange and green)
When 1000BASE-T is operating, both LEDs are lit.

Remove the cover of USB2.0 port on the printer and connect the port to the USB port of the USB device server.
When Energy Saver mode is enabled, the LEDs may not light up.
For details about how to turn on the main power switch, see "Turning On/Off the Power", Getting Started.
For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", Driver Installation Guide.