Transferring Data Using an External Storage
Device
You can use the product’s external USB port to copy files to a computer connected to the product. You can also use it to
copy files on your computer to the storage device.
Precautions on Storage Devices
Keep the following in mind when copying files between your storage device and computer:
❏
Check the documentation that came with your storage device and any adapter you may be using for any handling
guidelines.
❏
Do not copy files to a storage device while you are printing from your storage device.
❏
The product display does not update information about your storage device after you copy files to it or delete files
from it. To update the information displayed, eject and reload the storage device.
Copying Files Between a Storage Device and Your
Computer
Note:
If Memory Device setting in the System Administration Settings has been set to Disable, the product does not recognize the
storage device if it is inserted.
Copying files to your computer
A
Make sure the product is turned on and a storage device is inserted or connected.
B
Windows 8
and
Server 2012:
Right-click on the
Start
screen, or swipe from the bottom or top edge of the
Start
screen and select
All apps
,
then select
Computer
.
Windows 7
,
Vista
,
and
Server 2008:
Click the start button and select
Computer
.
Windows XP
and
Server 2003:
Click
Start
and select
My Computer
.
Mac OS X:
The removable disk icon (
) appears on your desktop automatically.
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