User`s guide

Using the USB Port
This section explains how to use the OS standard USB port with computers on which Windows XP,
Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008
R2 is installed, for printing.
Note:
❏ A printer added using the procedure below cannot be monitored on Status Monitor.
❏ For information about devices that connect to the USB port, refer to the manual that is contained in
the Software Disc.
For Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 / 2008 or Windows Vista
As an example, this section describes how to install the print driver for Windows XP.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB interface connector of the printer.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB interface connector of the computer.
3. Turn on the power to the printer.
The [New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is displayed.
4. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], and click [Next].
5. Select [Search for the best driver in these locations].
6. Select [Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)], and click [Next].
7. Click [Finish]. The print driver is installed.
8. From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
The [Printers and Faxes] window is displayed.
Note:
For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu, and
select [Hardware and Sound] > [Printers].
9. Select the icon of the printer that you installed in step 1, and select [Properties] from the [File]
menu.
The [Properties] dialog box is displayed.
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