Printer ports

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Warning—Potential Damage:  To avoid loss of data or printer malfunction, do not touch the USB cable, any wireless network adapter, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing.
Ports and socket at the rear of the printer with numbered callouts.
 

Printer port

Function

1

Finisher or option port

Connect the printer to a finisher or an option.

2

USB port

Attach a keyboard or any compatible option.

3

LINE port

Note:  Available only when a fax card is installed.

Connect the printer to an active telephone line through a standard wall jack (RJ-11), DSL filter, or VoIP adapter, or any other adapter that allows you to access the telephone line to send and receive faxes.

4

EXT port

Note:  Available only when a fax card is installed.

Connect more devices (telephone or answering machine) to the printer and the telephone line. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer and if this connection method is supported in your country or region.

5

USB printer port

Connect the printer to a computer.

6

Ethernet port

Connect the printer to a network.

7

Power cord socket

Connect the printer to a properly grounded electrical outlet.