Xerox Phaser 6020 User Guide
Installation and Setup
30 Xerox
®
Phaser
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6020 Color Printer
User
Guide
Connecting the Printer
This section includes:
Selecting a Connection Method .................................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting to a Computer Using USB ....................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting to a Wireless Network................................................................................................................................ 31
Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Disabling Wireless Networking from Your Computer ........................................................................................... 33
Selecting a Connection Method
You can connect to your printer directly from your computer using a USB cable or Wi-Fi Direct, or over a
wireless network using WPS. A USB connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. A
wireless connection is used for networking. If you are using a network connection, it is important to
understand how your computer is connected to the network. For details, see
wireless network using WPS. A USB connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. A
wireless connection is used for networking. If you are using a network connection, it is important to
understand how your computer is connected to the network. For details, see
About TCP/IP and IP
Addresses
on page 38.
Note:
Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers, network
hubs, network switches, and modems are not included with your printer and must be purchased
separately.
separately.
Wireless Network: If your computer 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 provides. A wireless network
connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access to the setting of the printer using
CentreWare Internet Services.
connect the printer to the network with a wireless connection. A wireless network connection
provides the same access and services as a wired connection provides. A wireless network
connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access to the setting of the printer using
CentreWare Internet Services.
USB: If you connect the printer to one computer and do not have a network, you can use a USB
connection.
connection.
Note:
A USB connection does not provide access to CentreWare Internet Services.
Wi-Fi Direct: You can connect to the printer with a Wi-Fi mobile device using Wi-Fi Direct. Xerox
recommends that only one user at a time accesses the printer using Wi-Fi Direct.
recommends that only one user at a time accesses the printer using Wi-Fi Direct.