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Connecting the printer via the network – Ricoh Aficio GX7000 User Manual

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Connecting the Computer and Installing the

Software (Network Connection)

After setting up the hardware and making a test print, connect the printer to your computer. This section
explains how to connect the printer when it is fitted with the optional network interface board to a computer
via Ethernet cable, and how to use “Quick Install”.

For details about the connection method, see p.67 "Confirming the Connection Method".
For details about the installing the printer driver only, see p.77 "Installing the Drivers for Network

Connection".

Before Installing the Software (Network Interface Board)

Connect the printer and computer via Ethernet cable. Then, on the printer's control panel, specify the printer's
network settings according to the network environment, and then install the software.

Connecting the Printer via the Network

Be sure to install all necessary network equipment, such as hubs, etc. before connecting the Ethernet cable
to the printer.
You can connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer.

• Ethernet cables are not supplied with this printer. Select your cable according to the network

environment.

1.

Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer.

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2.

Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as to a hub.

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