Xerox 8500DN User Guide

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Connect the printer to the network via Ethernet or USB. Hardware and cabling requirements 
vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and hardware are generally not included 
with your printer and must be purchased separately.

 

Ethernet can be used for one or more computers. It supports many printers and systems on an 
Ethernet network. An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is faster than a USB 
connection. It also allows you direct access to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). 
CentreWare IS provides a simple interface that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor 
networked printers from your desktop using an embedded web server. For complete 
information about CentreWare IS, click the Help button in CentreWare IS to go to the 
CentreWare IS Online Help.

 

Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for 
Ethernet.

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If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required. 

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If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, an Ethernet hub and two 
twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. 

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If you are connecting to one or more computers using a cable or DSL router, a cable or 
DSL router and two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One 
cable for each device.)

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If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the 
hub with one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect 
to any port on the hub except the uplink port.

TCP/IP and EtherTalk are the most common protocols used with Ethernet. To print using a 
TCP/IP protocol, each computer and printer requires a unique IP address.