Additional printer setup

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Attaching cables

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or to the network using an Ethernet cable.

Make sure to match the following:

The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer

The appropriate Ethernet cable with the Ethernet port

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB cable, any network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing or scanning. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur.

 

 

Use the

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1

Printer power cord

Connect the printer to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

 

 

socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Power switch

Turn the printer on or off.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Ethernet port

Connect the printer to an Ethernet network.

 

 

 

 

 

4

EXT port

Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to the printer and the

 

 

 

telephone line. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer and if this

 

 

 

connection method is supported in your country or region.

 

 

 

Note: Remove the adapter plug to access the port.

 

 

 

 

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Lexmark 279 manual Attaching cables, Additional printer setup