2 Product Overview 
12 Xerox WorkCentre 7232/7242 System Administrator Guide
Powering Off
Before turning the power off, wait at least 5 seconds after all copy or print jobs have 
completely finished.
When you switch off the machine, it remains on for approximately 10 seconds while it 
stores files and prepares for shutdown. The machine then shuts down completely.
CAUTION: Wait at least 20 seconds between powering the system on and off. 
Failure to do this could cause damage to the hard disk and the machine.
Cabling
Interface Ports
The machine has multiple interface ports as shown in the following diagram.
Telephone socket
Located at the back of the machine. The telephone socket is used to connect to the fax 
kit.
USB 1.1 (Host) Port
Located at the back of the machine. This port is used to connect to the fax kit.
USB 1.1 (Device) Port
Located at the back of the machine. This port is used to connect to a PC for software 
update downloads.
USB 2.0 (Device)
USB 2.0 is provided for connection to a PC and is used as an input port for printing data. 
This is compatible with Full Speed (12 Mbps), and High Speed (480 Mbps), but is not 
compatible with Low Speed (1.5 Mbps).
Ethernet 10 Mbps/100 Mbps Port
This is the Ethernet Network Interface Connector that is used to connect the Device to 
the Network. 
Ethernet Port
USB 2.0 Port
USB 1.1 Port