Connecting To A Computer; Connecting To A Network - Canon imageCLASS 2300 Printer Manual

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the machine to a computer or network using an interface cable supporting
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bidirectional communication or a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T Ethernet cable.
IMPORTANT
To avoid risk of a shock hazard, turn OFF the main power switch located on the right side
of the machine and unplug the power cord from the power outlet, before connecting an
interface cable or network cable. (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"
in the Reference Guide.)
NOTE
This machine is not supplied with an interface cable or a network cable. Please
purchase the cable to match your computer or network.

Connecting to a Network

This machine has a built-in print server that is compatible with TCP/IP to allow use
as a network printer for UNIX and Windows. The print server is supplied with a
100Base-TX/10Base-T port, therefore you can simply connect it to a LAN.
The connection examples in this section show you how to connect this machine to a
network, depending on the type of LAN.
You need a LAN cable and hub to connect the machine to your network.
NOTE
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The print server of this machine is compatible with a NetWare
contact your service representative.
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The print server of this machine automatically detects the connected 100Base-TX or
10Base-T interface.
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After connecting the network cable, perform the following setups. For details of each
setup, consult the corresponding manual.
- Installing the printer driver. (See "Installing the Software," on p.1-13)
- Date/time setting and system management setting. (See Chapter 3, "Selecting and
- Print server and network settings. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/
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Connecting to a Computer

Storing Settings," and Chapter 5, "System Manager Settings," in the Reference Guide.)
UNIX)," in the Network Guide.)
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network. For details,