How to connect the machine to the computer (USB /wireless LAN)

    09-Jun-2010
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    Issue

    Select the method to connect the machine to the computer according to your system environment.
    - Connection Types
    • USB Connection
    A: USB cable
    A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only).
    • Network Connection
    - Wireless Connection
    When using the machine over a wireless connection, the following devices are required.
    B: Access point or wireless router
    A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g/n is required.

    Cause and Solution

    USB Connection
    This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on single computer, which is not networked.
    How to perform the setup using USB connection

    Wireless Connection Connecting the Machine to the Network (Initial Setup)
    • This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on a computer connected to a network.
    How to perform the wireless LAN setup manually (Windows)
    Wireless Setup

    How to perform the wireless LAN setup manually (Macintosh)
    Wireless Setup

    If your access point or router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup):
    For details on WPS, refer to the manual of your access point.
    How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WPS connection (Windows)
    Wireless Setup

    How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WPS connection (Macintosh)
    Wireless Setup

    NOTE
    • If you are using Windows 7/Vista operating system and have a USB flash drive, you can configure wireless connection settings by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function as well.
    How to perform the wireless LAN setup using WCN connection (Windows)
    Wireless Setup

    Wireless Connection Set Up Additional Computers
    • Perform only the software installation on the computer you want to use.
    How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer (Windows)
    Use from Additional Computers

    How to perform the wireless LAN setup so that other computers can share the same printer (Macintosh)
    Use from Additional Computers