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2. Setting Up
Connecting This Machine to a Computer
Connect the machine to the computer using any of the following four methods.
• Connecting with a LAN Cable
• Connecting over a Wireless LAN Connection (Only When the Wireless LAN Module is
• Connecting with a USB Cable
• Connecting Directly over a Wireless LAN Connection (Only When the Wireless LAN
• Install this machine in a place with a good view and near a wireless access point or wireless device. (We suggest that
the distance between the machine and the wireless device be 30 m or less.)
• "Connecting via a Wireless LAN Access Point" and "Connecting Directly over a Wireless LAN Connection" cannot be
used at the same time.
• If the machine is used in a wireless network environment, the machine does not enter Deep Sleep mode but enters
Sleep mode.
• When communicating with devices out of the segment over a wireless LAN connection, set [Enabling Default
Gateway] to [Wireless].
• Do not place any electric appliances that emit weak radio waves (such as microwaves or digital cordless telephones)
close to the machine.
• If there is metal, aluminum sash, or a reinforced concrete wall between the machine and wireless LAN access points
or wireless devices, connections may be harder to be established.
• The communication speed of a wireless LAN connection may be slower than that of a wired LAN or USB connection
depending on the environment. If you want to print big data such as a photo, it is recommended to connect using a
LAN cable or USB cable.
• Outdoor use of IEEE802.11a (W52/W53) is prohibited by the Radio Law. Use IEEE802.11a (W52/W53) only indoors.
A LAN cable (category 5e or higher, twist pair, straight) is not supplied.
1
Prepare a LAN cable (category 5e or higher, twist pair, straight) and hub.
2
Check that the machine and computer are turned off.
3
Open the interface cover on the back side of the machine pressing the center
part of it.
4
Insert one end of the LAN cable into the network interface connector.
Connecting with a LAN Cable
