This section explains how to connect the printer and a PC.

3.7.1 System requirements

The following are the system requirements for this printer and software server RIP(optional).

Operating system

Windows 2000 Professional

CPU

Pentium III processor 1 GHz or more

Memory (RAM)

512 MB or more

Hard disk free space

10 GB or more

•	The required memory varies depending on the application software or the print data type.
•	A large hard disk and memory are recommended.

3.7.2 Preparing cables

The printer is equipped with a network interface for connecting with a PC.
You need a network interface cable to connect a PC with this printer. Prepare the cable depending on the PC that it will be connected to.

•	About connecting a network interface cable, refer to "3.7.3 Connecting a network interface cable ".
•	For the recommended cable specifications, refer to "8.2 Interface specification ".

3.7.3 Connecting a network interface cable

This section explains how to connect a network interface cable.

Follow the procedure below to connect this printer to your PC.

1	Turn OFF both the printer and PC.

Insert the network interface cable into the network interface connector located on the right of the printer.

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No.

Name

Network interface cable

Network interface cable connector

Connect the other connector of the network interface cable to your PC.

•	About connecting to your PC, refer to the operation manual included with the PC.
•	For network setting on the side of the printer, refer to "4.3.2 Panel setup menu overview ".