Network Connections - Ricoh Aficio 401 Operating Instructions Manual

SETTING UP THE PRINTER
The parallel connection provided with the
machine is a standard bi-directional Cen-
tronics-compatible interface and requires a
standard 36-pin parallel cable and a parallel
port available on the host computer. Do not
use a parallel cable that is longer than ten
feet (three meters).
The serial connection is a standard RS-
232-C interface and requires a standard 25-
pin serial cable and a serial port available
on the host computer. You can use a serial
cable length of 10 feet to 50 feet (3 to 15
meters).
When you have decided on the type of con-
nection you want to use, purchase the correct cables, in the length neces-
sary, to attach the machine to your host computer.
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CAUTION:
Refer to the "Specifications" chapter in this manual for the cable specifica-
tions.

Network Connections

With its high-speed output, multiple ports, support for various printer lan-
guages, and other available options, the machine is highly effective as a
network printer.
When you have decided to add the Network Interface option to the machine
and you have the required Ethernet or Token Ring card installed in the
expansion Input/Output (I/O) slot provided for this option, you can connect
the machine to your Ethernet or Token Ring network.
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CAUTION:
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When you have the machine connected to a host com-
puter, you should always turn on the host computer before
you turn on the machine.
The Ethernet or Token Ring card is installed in the expan-
sion I/O slot by your service representative.