User`s guide

Checking Your Network Environment
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Before You Start
Using a Network with Various Types of Computers
If there are various types of computers on the network, network operations depend on the type
of computer being used.
For example, if you are using Windows XP and Macintosh computers, you will need to specify
the settings described in both "Sample Windows Network," on p. 1-8, and "Sample Macintosh
Network," on p. 1-10.
To use the e-mail/I-fax function, a TCP/IP protocol is required.
To use the data sending function, a TCP/IP, NetWare, or NetBIOS protocol is required.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to the Network
Protocols," see the following depending on the protocol:
• Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
• Chapter 4, "Using a NetWare Network (Windows)"
• Chapter 5, "Using a NetBIOS Network"
IMPORTANT
To use the e-mail/I-fax functions, or data sending functions for the machine, the optional equipment
must be installed. For the equipment needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Environment
Requirements," on p. 1-2.
Windows
Macintosh
Protocol: TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk, NetBIOS
NetWare Server The Machine