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2. Connecting the Network
Cable to the Network
Confirming the Connection
This section gives instructions for connecting the printer and computer, config-
uring the printer, and installing software.
❖ When operating the printer with a USB or a parallel connection
• Connect the printer and computer using a USB or a parallel cable.
Reference
For more information about connection using the USB, see Preparations
for Use as a Printer.
For more information about connection using the parallel cable, see
"Connecting the Printer", Printer Reference.
• Install a printer driver from the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Util-
ities".
Reference
For more information, see "Installing the Software", Printer Reference.
❖ When operating the printer under a network environment
• Configure the network using the machine's control panel.
Reference
For more information see "User Tools Menu (System Settings)", Printer
Reference.
For information about connection using Ethernet, see Preparations for
Use as a Printer.
For information about connection using wireless LAN, see "Connecting
the Printer", Printer Reference.
• Install a printer driver and other utilities from the CD-ROM labeled "Print-
er Drivers and Utilities".
Note
❒ "Network environment" describes a situation where the printer is con-
nected to a computer via wireless LAN.
❒ The IEEE 1284 parallel board for parallel connection and the IEEE
802.11b interface unit for wireless LAN connection cannot be used at the
same time.
❒ Wireless LAN and parallel connection are optional functions.
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