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How To Connect Your Printer

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Xerox B1022/B1025 Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0393507
Published
2018-06-28

The printer can be connected to your computer using a USB cable or an Ethernet cable. The method you select depends on how your computer is connected to the network. A USB connection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. If you are using a network connection, ensure that you understand how your computer is connected to the network. For details, refer to  How To Set up and Configure TCP/IP

Note:

  • Not all options listed are supported on all printers. Some options apply only to a specific printer model, configuration, operating system, or driver type.

  • Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers, network hubs, network switches, modems, Ethernet cables, and USB cables are not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.

Network

If your computer is connected to an office network or home network, use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to a network port. Ethernet networks can support many computers, printers, and devices simultaneously. In most cases, an Ethernet connection is faster than USB and provides direct access to printer settings using Xerox® CentreWare® Internet Services.

Use a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network. An Ethernet network is used for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. An Ethernet connection provides direct access to printer settings using Xerox® CentreWare® Internet Services.

To connect the printer to the network:

  1. Ensure that the printer is powered off.

  2. Connect one end of a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the printer. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a correctly configured network port on a hub or router.

  3. Connect the power cord to the printer, then plug the cord into an electrical outlet.

  4. Power on the printer.

  5. Enter the printer IP address, or set Xerox® CentreWare® Internet Services to discover the network IP address of the printer automatically.

Wireless Network

If your network includes a wireless router or wireless access point, you can connect the printer to the network with a wireless connection. A wireless network connection provides the same access and services as a wired connection provides. A wireless network connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access to the setting of the printer using Xerox® CentreWare® Internet Services.

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USB

If you connect the printer to one computer and do not have a network, use a USB connection. A USB connection offers fast data speeds, but typically not as fast as an Ethernet connection. A USB connection does not provide access to Xerox® CentreWare® Internet Services.

To connect using USB, you need Windows 7, Windows 8 or later, Windows Server 2008 or later, or Macintosh OS X version 10.9 or later.

To connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable:

  1. Connect the B end of a standard A/B USB 2.0 cable to the USB Port on the rear left of the printer.

  2. Connect the A end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.

  3. If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears, select Cancel.

  4. Install the print drivers. For details, refer to How To Install the Driver Software.

Telephone

To send and receive faxes, a multifunction printer requires a direct connection to a dedicated telephone line.

Note:  Faxing is only available on the B1025 MFP model.

  1. Connect a standard RJ11 cable, No. 26 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or larger, to the Line port on the back of the printer.

  2. Connect the other end of the RJ11 cable to an operating telephone line.

  3. Enable and configure the Fax functions.