Step 2 Connect Printer; Usb Connection; Network Connection; Wired (Ethernet) Connection - Ricoh SP 311SFNw Getting Started Manual

Connect Printer
STEP 2
This section explains how to connect the printer to your computer based on the
setup method you selected in

2.1 USB Connection

A USB cable directly connects the printer to your computer. Even if the computer that you are connecting
is networked, you can still connect the printer according to the procedures outlined below.
To make a USB connection, proceed as follows:
1. Turn printer power switch Off.
2. Insert USB cable (rectangular plug) firmly into computer's USB port.
3. Before inserting the USB cable (square plug) into the printer's USB port, install the
USB Printer/Scanner drivers. See
Note:
During software installation, you will be prompted to connect the USB cable (square plug) to your
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printer, and turn the printer on.

2.2 Network Connection

Network connections include wired and wireless...

2.2.1 Wired (Ethernet) Connection

In a wired configuration, a network (Ethernet) cable connects the printer to your network hub (router)
or switch.
To make a wired connection, proceed as follows:
1. Confirm that printer's power switch is Off.
2. Plug network cable into printer's Ethernet port.
Important:
The printer cannot connect to a wired (Ethernet) network and wireless LAN network
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simultaneously.
3. Turn printer power switch On.
4. Next, install the Network Printer/Scanner drivers. See
RICOH SP 311SFNw B&W Multifunction Laser Printer
1.2 Choose Setup Method.
3.1 USB Quick Install.
3.2 Network Quick
Getting Started Guide
Install.
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