Choosing a Connection Method
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Network Connection
Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for
Ethernet.
If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required.
If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, an Ethernet hub and two
twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required.
If you are connecting to one or more computers using a cable or DSL router, a cable or
DSL router and two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One
cable for each device.)
If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the
hub with one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect
to any port on the hub except the uplink port.
TCP/IP and EtherTalk are the most common protocols used with Ethernet. To print using a
TCP/IP protocol, each computer and printer requires a unique IP address.
Standalone (Cable or DSL) Network Connection
For information about setting up a cable or DSL connection for your printer, go to the
Knowledge Base at
www.xerox.com/office/3500support
.
Connecting via USB
If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. However, a
USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. Macintosh users
must use Mac OS 9.x and higher.
USB Connection
A USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with your
printer and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB cable for
your connection.
1.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.
2.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
Connecting via Parallel Cable
A parallel cable connection can also be used for connecting to one computer. This type of
connection provides the slowest data speeds. Parallel connection requires a standard-to-high
density parallel printer cable, (36-pin high-density 1284-C [male] to 36-pin low density
1284-B [male] cable), with a maximum length of 10 feet (three meters). Connect the parallel
cable to the printer and the computer while they are both
Off
, and then turn them
On
. Install
the printer driver from the
Software and Documentation
CD-ROM, and then select the
appropriate LPT parallel port.
