• UNIX and Linux: Your printer supports connection to various UNIX platforms through the network
interface.
To connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable:
1. Connect the B end of a standard A/B USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the USB Port on the back of the
printer.
2. Connect the A end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
3. If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click cancel.
4. Install the print driver.
For more information, refer to Installing the Software.
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Use a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. An Ethernet network
is used for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. An
Ethernet connection provides direct access to printer settings using the Embedded Web Server.
To connect the printer:
1. Connect the power cord to the printer, then plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
2. Connect one end of a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the
printer. Connect the other end of the cable to a correctly-configured network port.
3. Power on the printer.
For details on configuring connection settings, refer to the System Administrator Guide at www.xerox.
com/office/ALC81XXdocs.
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The Xerox
®
Wireless Network Adapter enables you to use the Wireless Wizard to connect to a wireless
network. The compatibility of the Wireless Adapter is dependent on the device model and software
version.
The Xerox
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Wireless Network Adapter supports the following:
• Wi-Fi Bands: Dual Band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Network Standards:
– 802.11ac
– 802.11n
– 802.11b/a/g
• Wi-Fi Direct
For more information on the Wireless Network Adapter, refer to the System Administrator Guide at
www.xerox.com/office/ALC81XXdocs.
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Xerox
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AltaLink
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C81XX Series Color Multifunction Printer
User Guide
Getting Started