Canon imageCLASS MF4450 Starter Manual

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Contents

17Selecting a Method for Connecting theMachine to a ComputerAbout the LAN cable• The machine does not come with a LAN cable or a hub.Have cables or a hub ready as needed.• Use a Category 5 or higher twisted pair cable for the LAN.Network Connection and Configuration2. The machine sets theIP address automatically.Wait approximately2 minutes.If you want to set the IP address manually,see the following.e-Manual "Setting IPv4 Address"e-Manual "Setting IPv6 Address"If the IP address of the machine is changedWhen the machine and computer are on the same subnet, the connection ismaintained.Installing via Network Connection• For WindowsInstalling via Network Connection P. 18• For MacintoshInstalling the Software P. 23• For Network Connection (MF4570dn Only) • For USB ConnectionNetwork Connection and Configuration • For WindowsInstalling with USB Connection P. 20• For MacintoshInstalling the Software P. 23There are two ways to connect the machine to a computer: Network connection and USB connection. Select the connectiontype according to your environment or functions to be used.* Functions with USB connection and network connection can be used simultaneously.* To use the scanning function with Macintosh, you need to connect with a USB cable.About obtaining the IP address automatically (AutoIP) or is enabled in the default setting.Even if you do not set the IP address manually, this machine can obtain it automatically.• Even if you do not have a dedicated device such as a DHCP server, the IP address isobtained automatically.• The setting is prioritized over .If a fixed IP address is set as the IP address of the computer, set the fixed IP address alsofor this machine manually.1. Connect the LAN cable.The procedures for connecting to and configuring a network are thesame for Windows and Macintosh.Connect to and configure a network using the following procedure.* Installation methods for the software are different. After connection andconfiguration, see the relevant pages for the respective procedures forinstallation.Preface1Installing the Machine2Configuring and Connecting the Fax3 Connecting to a Computer andInstalling the Drivers4Appendix