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Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Direct Connection
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using the USB cable. If your printer is attached to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to "Network Connection" on page 35.
USB Cable
The following operating systems support USB connection:
•Microsoft® Windows® XP
•Microsoft Windows XP
•Windows Server® 2003
•Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
•Windows Server 2008
•Windows Server 2008
•Windows Server 2008 R2
•Windows Vista®
•Windows Vista
•Windows 7
•Windows 7
•Mac OS® X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5/10.6 To attach the printer to a computer:
1Ensure that the printer, computer, and any other attached devices are turned off and unplugged from the power source/outlet.
2Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the back of the printer.
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Connecting Your Printer