1.Plug the appropriate end of the cable into the USB port on the back of the printer, as shown below. (The end that fits the printer has a different shape from the end that fits the computer.)

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s USB port.

Testing the Printer Connection

To confirm that the printer is connected properly and operating normally, print a status sheet from the control panel. The status sheet contains information about the printer, the current settings, and the installed options, if any.

Printing a status sheet from the control panel

Follow the steps below to print a status sheet from the printer’s built-in control panel:

1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.

16Assembling and Connecting the Printer