30 Printer Connection and Software Installation
Connecting Your Printer
To connect your printer to a computer or device, the following specification must be met for each of the connection
type:
Available Features for Each Connection Type
Connect the printer via USB or Wireless. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking.
Wireless connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection
methods. Wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router is not included with your printer and must be purchased
separately.
The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.
Connection Type Connection Specifications
USB USB2.0 compatible
Wireless IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
1 USB Port
Connection Type Available Feature
USB • Instruct print jobs from a computer.
• Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
• Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
Wireless • Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
• Use the CentreWare Internet Services to view the printer status or specify the
printer settings.
• Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
• Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)