Connecting the Printer with Your Computer

The available interface varies depending on the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems or Apple® Macintosh® system version used, as follows:

USB interface and Ethernet interface (Option): Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000

Mac OS X 10.2 or later Mac OS 9.x

IEEE1394 interface:

Windows XP, Me, and 2000

Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Mac OS 9.x

Using the Built-in USB Interface

To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard shielded USB cable. To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in USB interface, follow the steps below.

Note:

If you use an inappropriate cable or connect peripheral devices between the printer and the computer, the connection may become unstable.

1.Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.

2.Connect the USB cable to the printer.

USB interface connector

3.Plug the other end of the cable into the USB interface connector of the computer.

After connecting the printer and the computer with the USB cable, see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 26.

Using the Built-in IEEE1394 Interface

To connect your printer and computer using the installed IEEE 1394 interface card, follow the steps below.

Note:

Be sure to use the IEEE 1394 Cable (C12C836321); otherwise, the cable may exceed the limit of the EMC Regulation of each country.

1.Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off.

2.Connect the compatible interface cable to the printer.

IEEE 1394 interface connector

3.Plug the other end of the cable into the IEEE1394 interface connector of the computer.

After connecting the printer and the computer with the IEEE 1394 interface, see “Installing the Printer Software” on page 26.

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