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Selecting the method for connecting to the machine
Select from the following three methods, depending on your environment and devices.
NOTE
Connect your computer both over the network and via a USB cable
The USB connection and network connection (wired LAN or wireless LAN) can be combined however, wired LAN and wireless LAN cannot.
The router, access points and other devices
If you are not sure whether the router or access point you are using supports wireless LAN or wired LAN, see the instruction manual provided with the network device you are using, or contact the manufacturer.
USB connection
Connect using a USB cable.
The machine does not come with a USB cable. Have cables ready as needed.
Follow the steps in the procedure below.
Wireless LAN
Connect using wireless communication (radio frequency) without using a cable.
NOTE
Required devices
A wireless LAN or access point that supports IEEE802.11 (b/g or n) is required.
If you are not sure if the component supports IEEE802.11, see the instruction manual provided with the device or contact the manufacturer.
Wired LAN
Connect using a LAN cable.
NOTE
Required devices
Check to make sure that there is a free port for connecting the machine or the computer you use to the router or hub.
Use a Category 5 or higher twisted pair cable for the LAN.
Supported operating systems
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003*1
Windows Server 2008*1
*1
These operating systems are only supported under the following conditions:
These operating systems need to be connected over the network.
The scan functions are not supported.
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