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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

This unit includes both USB and parallel interface connectors.
Interface cables for connecting the unit to your computer are not included with this unit. Please purchase
the appropriate cable for your computer.

Interface cable

Parallel interface cable
IEEE 1284-Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface cable (2 m (6 feet) Max.)
USB interface cable
Shielded twisted pair cable, high-speed transmission equivalent (2 m (6 feet) Max.)
If you intend to use the unit as a scanner, it must be connected to your computer with a
USB interface cable. The scanner function cannot be used if the unit is connected with a
parallel cable.
USB is available with a PC/AT compatible computer that was originally equipped with
USB and had Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled.
Do not connect the interface cable before installing the MFP driver. The interface cable
should be connected during installation of the MFP driver. (See INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE p. 7-5)

Connecting the USB interface cable

1Obtain a shielded USB interface cable.
2Insert the cable into the USB interface connector located
on the rear of the unit.
3Insert the other end of the cable into the interface connector of your computer, or the USB hub
connected to your computer.