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Connecting the printer to a wired Ethernet, network

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English Connecting the printer to a wired Ethernet network Getting started Has the printer hardware been set up? Follow the instructions on the setup poster that came with the printer to set up the printer hardware before connecting the printer to the network. Are computers on the network protected by a software firewall? If any of the computers on the network are protected by a software firewall follow the instructions under "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" on page 52 before connecting the printer to the network. Connecting to the printer Step 1: Connect the printer to the network Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network hub, switch, or router. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network, see "Step 1: Connect the printer to the network" on page 37. Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired Ethernet connection The steps for installing the printer software on your computer vary by operating system: Windows, Mac OS9, and Mac OSX. For installation instructions, see "Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired Ethernet connection" on page 39. 36

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English
Connecting the printer to a wired Ethernet
network
Getting started
Has the printer hardware been set up?
Follow the instructions on the setup poster that came with the printer to set up the
printer hardware before connecting the printer to the network.
Are computers on the network protected by a software firewall?
If any of the computers on the network are protected by a software firewall follow the
instructions under “Configuring the printer for a software firewall” on page 52 before
connecting the printer to the network.
Connecting to the printer
Step 1: Connect the printer to the network
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network hub, switch, or router.
For instructions on connecting the printer to a network, see “Step 1: Connect the
printer to the network” on page 37.
Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired Ethernet connection
The steps for installing the printer software on your computer vary by operating
system: Windows, Mac OS9, and Mac OSX.
For installation instructions, see “Step 2: Install the printer software over a wired
Ethernet connection” on page 39.