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Connecting to the Network

Connecting the Internal Print Server to the Network

Making the interface connection setting

This printer has the following three host interfaces: an Ethernet interface (Internal Print Server), a parallel interface, and an optional Type B interface. You can use these host interfaces to connect the printer to the network.

Interface bracket

Ethernet I/F connector (Internal Print Server)

The Internal Print Server automatically selects either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX when the printer is turned on. You must use a shielded twisted-pair cable if your network uses 100BaseTX or 10 BaseT.

Caution:

Make sure to use a shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the Internal Print Server to 100 BaseTX and 10 BaseT networks, otherwise the Internal Print Server may malfunction.

Parallel interface

The interface type is an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel interface. You can connect the printer directly to the computer, and any client can print through the computer.

Type B interface card

The printer has an optional Type B interface slot. See the Reference Guide for what interface card models you can use with this printer and how install them in your printer. For instructions on using the interface card, see your interface card manual.

Making the interface connection setting

If the printer is set to the auto interface mode by default, you do not have to make the interface connection setting on the printer's control panel.

The following table shows the available host interfaces.

indicates availability.

Note:

AUX appears in the menu on the printer's control panel when the Type B interface card is installed in the printer.

To learn more about the interface connection setting, see the section on SelecType settings in the Reference Guide.

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