Connecting The Machine To The Host Using The Parallel Cable - Ricoh T500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Getting Started

The machine's parallel interface is a standard bi-directional interface. It requires

a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel port

available on the host computer.

Note

Do not use a parallel cable longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

Network connections

Optional Network Interface Board Type 2000 can be installed to allow direct

connection to an Ethernet network.

Network Interface Board supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connections.

You can use the machine in the following network environments:

• Using the appropriate network management software and printer driver.

• Attaching the machine to a network computer set up as a server.

Client

Driver

File Server

Protocol

Under Windows NT 4.0, only x86 based CPU is supported.

In a mixed network environment, the protocol switches automatically.

Reference

For more information on installing Network Interface Board Type 2000, see

the "Operating Instructions" that comes with it.

For more information on resolving network connection problems, see P.37

"Troubleshooting".

Note

Consult your network administrator before connecting the machine to a net-

work.

Network Interface Board Type 2000 does not support AppleTalk.

Important

Rating voltage of the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector; Max. DC 5V.