Xerox VersaLink C505S, User Manual

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faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of the printer using the
Embedded Web Server.
• Wireless Network: If your environment includes a wireless router or wireless access
point, you can connect the printer to the network with a wireless connection. A wireless
network connection provides the same access and services as a wired connection. A
wireless network connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access to
the settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.
• Telephone: To send and receive faxes, the multifunction printer must be connected
to a dedicated telephone line.
Connecting to a Computer Using USB
To connect using USB, you need one of these operating systems:
• Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, Windows Server2008
R2, and Windows Server 2012.
• Macintosh OS X version 10.10 and later.
• UNIX and Linux: Your printer supports connection to various UNIX platforms through
the network interface.
For more information, refer to Installing the Software .
To connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable:
1. Connect the B end of a standard A/B USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the USB Port on
the back of the printer.
2. Connect the A end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.
3. If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears, press Cancel.
4. Install the print driver.
Connecting to a Wired Network
1. Ensure that the printer is powered off.
2. Attach a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable from the printer to the network or router
socket. Use an Ethernet switch or router, and two or more Ethernet cables. Connect
the computer to the switch or router with one cable, then connect the printer to the
switch or router with the second cable. Connect to any port on the switch or router
except the uplink port.
3. Attach the power cord, then plug in the printer and power it on.
4. Set the network IP printer address, or set up the printer for automatic printer IP
detection. For more information, refer to the System Administrator Guide at
www.xerox.com/office/VLC505docs .
Connecting to a Wireless Network
A wireless local area network (WLAN) provides the means to connect 2 or more devices
in a LAN without a physical connection. The printer can connect to a wireless LAN that
includes a wireless router or wireless access point. Before connecting the printer to a
wireless network, the wireless router must be configured with a service set identifier
(SSID) and any necessary credentials.
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