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Connecting to the USB (Type B) Interface (Type 1, 2, 5, and 6) (mainly North America)

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

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.

Remove the cover of USB2.0 port.

Connect a USB2.0 (Type B) interface cable to the USB2.0 port.

illustration of connecting the USB interfece cable

Connect the other end to the Extended USB Port of the USB Device Server (optional).

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 Vista/7/8/8.1, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2, and OS X 10.6 or later.
- To use Macintosh, the machine must be equipped with the optional PostScript 3 unit. When used with OS X 10.6 or later, a transfer speed of USB2.0 is supported.
For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", Driver Installation Guide.