Connecting Your Printer
Your printer interconnection cables must meet the following requirements:
Connection Type
USB
Ethernet
Wireless (optional)
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2
1 Ethernet port
2 Wireless adapter socket
3 USB port
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Connect the printer via USB, Ethernet or wireless (optional). An USB connection is a direct connection and is not
used for networking. An Ethernet and wireless connections are used for networking. Hardware and cabling
requirements vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet and USB cables are not included with your printer
and must be purchased separately.
The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.
Connection Type
USB
Ethernet
Wireless (optional)
Connection Specifications
USB 2.0
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-T
IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
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Available Features
When connected via USB you can:
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Send print jobs from a computer.
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Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status.
When connected via Ethernet you can:
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Send print jobs from a computer on the network.
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Use CentreWare Internet Services.
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Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status.
When connected via wireless you can:
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Send print jobs from a computer on the network.
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Use CentreWare Internet Services.
•
Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status.
Printer Connection and Software Installation
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