Choosing a Connection MethodPhaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer4-4Network ConnectionDepending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required forEthernet.■ If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required.■ If you are connecting to one or more computers with an Ethernet hub, or cable or DSLrouter, two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One cable foreach device.)If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hubwith one cable, and then connect the printer to the hub with the second cable. Connect to anyport on the hub except the uplink port.See also:Configuring the Network Address on page 4-6Installing the Printer Drivers on page 4-10Scanning to a Computer on a Network on page 7-10Scanning to Email on page 7-12Connecting via USBIf you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. A USBconnection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection but is faster than using parallel. To useUSB, PC users must have Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or neweroperating system. Macintosh users must use Mac OS X, version 10.2 and higher.USB ConnectionA USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with yourprinter and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB cable foryour connection (2.0 for best results).1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.See also:Address Book Editor on page 3-3Express Scan Manager on page 3-3Installing the Printer Drivers on page 4-10
