Installation and Setup
Connecting the Printer
This section includes:
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Selecting a Connection Method ...................................................................................................................................... 40
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Connecting to a Computer Using USB ......................................................................................................................... 41
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Connecting to a Wired Network ...................................................................................................................................... 41
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Connecting to a Wireless Network.................................................................................................................................. 42
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Connecting to a Telephone Line ...................................................................................................................................... 51
Selecting a Connection Method
You can connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wireless connection.
The method that you select depends on how your computer is connected to the network. A USB
connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. An Ethernet connection is used to connect
to a network. If you are using a network connection, it is important to understand how your computer is
connected to the network. For details, refer to
About TCP/IP and IP Addresses
on page 54.
Note:
Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers,
network switches, modems, Ethernet cables, and USB cables are not included with your printer and
must be purchased separately.
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Network
: If your computer is connected to an office network or home network, use an Ethernet
cable to connect the printer to the network. You cannot connect the printer directly to the computer.
The printer must be connected through a router or network switch. An Ethernet network can be used
for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. Ethernet
connection is typically faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of the printer
using the Embedded Web Server.
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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 setting of the printer using the Embedded
Web Server.
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USB
: If you connect the printer directly to a single computer and not to a network, use a USB
connection. A USB connection offers fast data speeds, but typically is not as fast as an Ethernet
connection.
Note:
To access the Embedded Web Server, a network connection is required.
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Telephone
: To send and receive faxes, ensure that the printer is connected to a dedicated
telephone line.
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Xerox
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WorkCentre
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6515 Color Multifunction Printer
User Guide
