Connecting the Printer. Xerox VersaLink C405

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Connecting the Printer

S E L E C T I N G A C O N N E C T I O N M E T H O D

You can connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wireless connection. The method that you select depends on how your computer is connected to the network. A USB connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. An Ethernet connection is used to connect to a network. If you are using a network connection, it is important to understand how your computer is connected to the network.

Note: Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers, network hubs, network switches, modems, Ethernet cables, and USB cables are not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.

If you connect the printer to one computer and do not have a network, use a USB connection. A USB connection offers fast data speeds, but typically not as fast as a network connection.

Note: To access the Embedded Web Server, a network connection is required.

If your computer is connected to an office network or home network, use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. You cannot connect the printer directly to the computer via Ethernet. A connection through a router or network switch is required. An Ethernet network can be used for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. An Ethernet connection is typically faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.

If your environment includes a wireless router or wireless access point, you can connect the printer to the network with a wireless connection. A wireless network connection provides the same access and services as a wired connection. A wireless network connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access to the settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.

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To send and receive faxes, the multifunction printer must be connected to a dedicated telephone line.

C O N N E C T I N G TO A C O M P U T E R U S I N G U S B

To connect using USB, you need one of these operating systems:

• Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server

2012.

• Macintosh OS X version 10.10 and later.

• UNIX and Linux: Your printer supports connection to various UNIX platforms through the network interface.

To connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable:

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Connect the A

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