Printer Connection and Software Installation 33
Connecting Your Printer
To connect your printer to a computer or device, the following specification must be met for each of the connection
type:
Available Features for Each Connection Type
Connect the printer via USB, Ethernet, or Wireless. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for
networking. Ethernet and wireless connections are used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for
the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router are not
included with your printer and must be purchased separately.
The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.
Connection Type Connection Specifications
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible
USB USB2.0 compatible
Wireless IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
1USB Port
2 Ethernet Port
Connection Type Available Feature
USB • Instruct print jobs from a computer.
• Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify, or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
• Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
Ethernet • Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
• Use the CentreWare Internet Services to view the printer status or specify the
printer settings.
• Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
• Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
Wireless • Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
• Use the CentreWare Internet Services to view the printer status or specify the
printer settings.
• Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
• Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
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