Connecting The Network Cable To The Network; Confirming The Connection - Ricoh Priport DX 4640PD Network Manual

2. Connecting the Network

Confirming the Connection

This section gives instructions for connecting the printer and computer, config-
uring the printer, and installing software.
❖ When operating the printer with a USB or a parallel connection
• Connect the printer and computer using a USB or a parallel cable.
Reference
For details about connection using the USB, see Preparations for Use as a
Printer.
For details about connection using the parallel cable, see "Connecting
the Printer", Printer Reference.
• Install a printer driver from the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Util-
ities".
Reference
For details, see "Installing the Software", Printer Reference.
❖ When operating the printer under a network environment
• Configure the network using the machine's control panel.
Reference
For details, see "User Tools Menu (System Settings)", Printer Reference.
For information about connection using Ethernet, see Preparations for
Use as a Printer.
For information about connection using wireless LAN, see "Connecting
the Printer", Printer Reference.
• Install a printer driver and other utilities from the CD-ROM labeled "Printer
Drivers and Utilities".
Note
❒ "Network environment" describes a situation where the printer is con-
nected to a computer via wireless LAN.
❒ The IEEE 1284 parallel board for parallel connection and the IEEE
802.11b interface unit for wireless LAN connection cannot be used at the
same time.
❒ Wireless LAN and parallel connection are optional functions.
Cable to the Network
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