Confirming Your Connection Type

    18-May-2009
    8200407000

    Issue


    Cause and Solution

    Before setting up the machine, select the most suitable connection method. You can use the machine over a USB, wireless LAN or wired LAN connection.
    Preparation for Setup
    To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk, and setting configured
    according to the connection method. In addition, configure the machine's LAN settings to connect to the network. Read the following carefully before starting setup.

    USB
    USB
    • A:USB cable
    Install the Software(USB Connection)
    Windows

    Wired LAN
    Wired LAN
    • B:LAN cable
    • C:Router
    IMPORTANT
    • Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to the network. For procedures on how to connect a network device to the computer and set them up, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
    • The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired LAN at the same time.
    Install the Software(First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN)
    1. Press the Menu button (A).

    Wireless LAN
    Wireless LAN
    • D:Access point
    IMPORTANT
    • For procedures on how to connect a network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to the network. For the procedures to connect a network device to the computer and set them up, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
    • The machine cannot be used over a wireless and wired LAN at the same time.
    Install the Software(First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN)
    1. Press the Menu button (A).

    Install the Software(WPS Connection)
    WPS Connection
    If your access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can set the wireless LAN security easily.

    Install the Software(WCN Connection)
    WCN Connection
    You can set the wireless LAN security on the machine easily by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function of Windows Vista together with a USB flash drive.

    To use the machine on other computers
    Install the Software(To set up an additional computer)
    Windows