Connecting the Machine

Network cable requirements

Optional Network Interface Board Type 1018 can be installed to allow direct connection to a network.

The optional Network Interface Board supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX con- 1 nections.

You can use the machine in the following network environments:

•Using the appropriate network management software and printer driver.

•Attaching the machine to a network (computer) set up as a server.

Client

Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT

 

4.0, *1 , Mac OS 8 or 9 (Type 1018 PostScript level2 Compatible Kit is

 

required)

 

 

Driver

PCL 6/5e, PS2 (option)

 

 

File Server

NetWare 3.x, NetWare 4.x, NetWare 5.x

 

 

Protocol

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk

 

 

*1 Under Windows NT 4.0, only ⋅ 86 CPU is supported.

In a mixed network environment, the protocol switches automatically.

Reference

For more information about resolving network connection problems, see p.13 “Configuring the Printer for the Network”.

Note

❒Consult your network administrator before connecting the machine to a net- work.

❒Be sure to use the interface cable with ferrite core for the connection to the host computer (and/or HUB) in order to meet FCC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission guidelines.

Parallel cable requirements

Connect the machine to the host computer using a parallel port. This machine does not provide the parallel cable to connect the machine to the host computer.

The machine's parallel interface is a standard bidirectional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel port available on the host computer.

Note

❒Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 meters (10 feet).

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