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Select Connection Method 8 Intended Use • Want to connect to a computer with a USB cable. Connection Method USB Connection Device Required USB cable Go to "9 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 22. • Want to connect to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. Wireless Connection Access point or wireless router Go to "10 Wireless Setup" on page 28. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to a computer with an Ethernet cable. Wired Connection Ethernet cable, router, etc. Go to "11 Wired Setup" on page 41. What is Network? A system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other with cables or via wireless communication. The Internet and LAN are types of networks. What is LAN (Local Area Network)? A type of network that connects computers to each other within a limited area (room, building, etc.). If it is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g. If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple computers and network devices. 21

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Want to connect to a computer with a
USB cable.
•
Want to connect to computers without
using cables.
Want to use from multiple computers.
•
•
Wireless
Connection
USB
Connection
What is LAN (Local Area Network)?
What is Network?
A system to exchange information between computers by connecting
them to each other with cables or via wireless communication. The
Internet and LAN are types of networks.
A type of network that connects computers to each other within a
limited area (room, building, etc.).
Access point or
wireless router
USB cable
Intended Use
Connection Method
Device Required
Go to "9
Install the
Software (USB
Connection)" on
page 22.
Go to "10
Wireless Setup"
on page 28.
If it is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports
wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied
with the device, or contact its manufacturer.
If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection
If Your Device Supports Wired Connection
Want to use from multiple computers.
Want to connect to a computer with an
Ethernet cable.
•
•
Wired
Connection
Ethernet cable,
router, etc.
Go to "11 Wired
Setup" on page
41.
Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple computers and
network devices.
Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g.
Select Connection Method