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Before You Start Using This Printer
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Connecting to a Computer
This section explains how to connect the printer to a computer.
This printer is fitted with a USB connector as standard, and can be connected to a
computer using a USB cable. If the optional network board is installed, the printer
can also be connected directly to a network using a LAN cable.
Using a USB Cable
Connect the printer to a computer equipped with a USB port using a USB cable.
WARNING
If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the printer power
plug is connected to a power outlet, make sure that you do not touch the metal
parts of the connector. Doing so may cause an electrical shock.
IMPORTANT
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The USB cable can be connected and disconnected even if the computer or printer are
turned on. However, do not connect or disconnect the USB cable under the following
circumstances. Doing so may cause invalid operations on the computer or printer.
- While the computer operating system is starting up immediately after the computer is
turned ON
- The printer is in the middle of printing
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If you are connecting or disconnecting the USB cable while the computer and printer are
turned on, make sure you wait at least 5 seconds after unplugging the cable before
reconnecting. Reconnecting the cable immediately after disconnecting it may cause the
computer or printer to become inoperable.
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This printer use bidirectional communication. Operation of the printer when connected
via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon
cannot guarantee printer operation when the printer is connected using unidirectional
print servers, USB hubs and switching devices.
NOTE
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The USB interface of the printer depends on the OS of the computer it is connected to as
follows. For further details, please inquire at the store where you purchased the printer.
- Windows 98/Me: USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 equivalent)
- Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB1.1
equivalent)
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When connecting this printer to a computer via a USB cable, make sure you use a
computer where the manufacturer has guaranteed operation of the USB port.