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Setting up the Network Environment
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To connect the machine to a network, connect the machine to a router using a LAN cable or Wi-Fi and specify a unique
IP address in the network. To specify an IP address, there are two methods: automatic setting and manual setting.
Select one of the methods that is suitable for your communication environment and devices. The machine adopts not
only basic network functions, but also advanced technologies in order to flexibly cope with various environments.
Carry out the necessary setup required for your environment.
For safe use
● If you connect the machine to a network without appropriate security measures, there are risks that the
machine might receive unauthorized access from third parties. Set up network security to secure important
data and information. Configuring the Network Security Settings(P. 594)
● You can connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable ( Front Side(P. 76) ). However, if you only
connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable without connecting to a network, operations such
using as a scanner or sending/transferring data from the machine to a computer are not possible.
● You can establish a wireless direct connection between the machine and mobile devices. Connecting
Directly (Access Point Mode)(P. 523)
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Confirm before handling
Follow the procedure below to make a connection to a network.
Confirm first.
● Are a computer and a router properly connected using a LAN cable? For details, see
the instruction manual for each device or contact the manufacturers.
● Is setup of the computer network completed? If the setup is not completed, you
cannot use the devices on a network even after completing the following steps.
● Depending on your environment, you may need to change the settings of the
network communication system (half-duplex/full-duplex) and Ethernet type
(1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) (
Making Ethernet Settings(P. 39) ). For
details, contact the network administrator.
● To confirm the MAC address, see <Network>(P. 741) .
● To connect to a network employing IEEE802.1X, see Configuring the IEEE 802.1X
Authentication Settings(P. 613) .
Enable the network settings of the machine.
Canceling the Network Setting Lock(P. 21)
Setting Up
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