2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS18 System RequirementsSystem RequirementsThis section describes the environments required for respective options (Network Printer Kit,Scanner Upgrade Kit and Fax Kit). The functions available for users vary depending on theinstalled option and condition of use.The copying functions of this equipment do not require any special environments. You can utilizethese functions when you turn the power of this equipment ON.General requirementsThis equipment requires the following cables to connect with your computers:For Ethernet Connection: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX STP cable with a Category 5RJ-45 connectorWhen the Scanner Upgrade Kit has been installed, the scanning function cannot be used with acomputer connected to the equipment with a USB.When the Network Printer Kit and Scanner Upgrade Kit are installedThis equipment requires the following environments for scanning functions as well as the print-ing functions:Interface: EthernetNetwork protocol: TCP/IP, SMB, FTP, IPX/SPXNetwork server: Windows file server (for storing files using SMB)FTP server (for storing files using FTP)NetWare file server (for storing files using IPX/SPX)SMTP server (for Email transmission)When the Network Printer Kit, Scanner Upgrade Kit and Fax Kit areinstalledThis equipment requires the following environments in order to enable the InternetFax functionsand onramp/offramp gateway functions, as well as the printing functions, network fax functionsand scanning functions:Interface: EthernetNetwork protocol: TCP/IP, FTPNetwork servers: POP3 server (for InternetFax/Email reception)SMTP server (for InternetFax/Email transmission)