Canon imageclass 2300 Information Guide
Connecting to a Computer
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Connecting to a Computer
Connect the machine to a computer or network using an interface cable supporting
bidirectional communication or a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T Ethernet cable.
bidirectional communication or a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T Ethernet cable.
IMPORTANT
To avoid risk of a shock hazard, turn OFF the main power switch located on the right side
of the machine and unplug the power cord from the power outlet, before connecting an
interface cable or network cable. (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"
in the Reference Guide.)
of the machine and unplug the power cord from the power outlet, before connecting an
interface cable or network cable. (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"
in the Reference Guide.)
NOTE
This machine is not supplied with an interface cable or a network cable. Please
purchase the cable to match your computer or network.
For how to connect the interface or network cable to the machine, see the Set-Up Sheet
for Networking and Printing.
purchase the cable to match your computer or network.
For how to connect the interface or network cable to the machine, see the Set-Up Sheet
for Networking and Printing.
Connecting to a Network
This machine has a built-in print server that is compatible with TCP/IP to allow use
as a network printer for UNIX and Windows. The print server is supplied with a
100Base-TX/10Base-T port, therefore you can simply connect it to a LAN.
as a network printer for UNIX and Windows. The print server is supplied with a
100Base-TX/10Base-T port, therefore you can simply connect it to a LAN.
You need a LAN cable and hub to connect the machine to your network.
NOTE
The print server of this machine is compatible with a NetWare® network. For details,
contact your service representative.
The print server of this machine automatically detects the connected 100Base-TX or
10Base-T interface.
After connecting the network cable, perform the following setups. For details of each
setup, consult the corresponding manual.
contact your service representative.
The print server of this machine automatically detects the connected 100Base-TX or
10Base-T interface.
After connecting the network cable, perform the following setups. For details of each
setup, consult the corresponding manual.
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Installing the printer driver. (See Chapter1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in
the PCL Printer Guide.)
the PCL Printer Guide.)
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Date/time setting and system management setting. (See Chapter 3, "Selecting and
Storing Settings," and Chapter 5, "System Manager Settings," in the Reference Guide.)
Storing Settings," and Chapter 5, "System Manager Settings," in the Reference Guide.)
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Print server and network settings. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/
UNIX)," in the Network Guide.)
UNIX)," in the Network Guide.)