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Installation and setup overview, Choosing a connection method – Xerox COLORQUBE 8870 User Manual

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Installation and Setup

ColorQube 8570/8870 Color Printer
User Guide

30

Installation and Setup Overview

This section includes:

Choosing a Connection Method

on page 30

Connecting to a Network

on page 31

Connecting Directly Using USB

on page 31

Before you can use your printer, you must:
1.

Make sure the printer is connected correctly and turned on.

2.

Install software drivers and utilities. The software installation procedure depends on your
connection type (network or USB).

3.

Configure the software.

Choosing a Connection Method

You can connect to your printer over a network using an Ethernet cable, or directly using a USB cable.
Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers, network hubs,
network switches, modems, Ethernet and USB cables are not included with your printer and must be
purchased separately.

Printing the Connection Setup Page

Your printer comes with a Connection Setup information page, which includes illustrations, to help you
with setup. The Connection Setup page is set to print the first time the printer is turned on if there is
paper in one of the trays. If you need to print the page again, use the following instructions.

To print the Connection Setup page:
1.

Plug in the printer, turn it on, then let it warm up.

2.

On the printer control panel, select Printer Setup and then press the OK button.

3.

Select Connection Setup > OK.

4.

Select Connection Setup Page > OK.

Note:

For more connection information and illustrations, refer to the

Installation Guide that came

packaged with your printer.