3. Connecting the Printer
This chapter explains how to connect network and USB cables.
Network Connection
Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare a hub,
straight-through Ethernet cable, and any other necessary network devices before connecting the
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port.
• Connect only an approved network interface board to this printer. A voltage overload can
occur if you connect an incorrect network interface board, such as a telephone line interface, to
the printer.
• For users outside the United States of America: properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to
meet emission limits.
• For users in the United States of America: properly shielded and grounded cables and
connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to
meet FCC emission limits.
• The Ethernet cable is not supplied with this printer. Select your cable according to the network
environment.
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Remove the cable cover.
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