Canon imageCLASS MF4580dn Starter Manual

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10Selecting 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 the IP addressautomatically.Wait approximately 2 minutes.If you want to set the IP address manually, see thefollowing.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, theconnection is maintained.Installing the Driver/SoftwareP. 11• For Network Connection(MF4580dn/MF4570dn/MF4420n Only) • For USB ConnectionNetwork Connection and ConfigurationP. 10Installing the Driver/SoftwareP. 11There are two ways to connect the machine to a computer: Network connection and USB connection. Select theconnection type according to your environment or functions to be used.* The network function is available only for MF4580dn/MF4570dn/MF4420n.* Functions with USB connection and network connection can be used simultaneously.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 canobtain it automatically.• Even if you do not have a dedicated device such as a DHCP server,the IP address is obtained automatically.• The setting is prioritized over .If a fixed IP address is set as the IP address of the computer, set thefixed IP address also for this machine manually.1. Connect the LAN cable.Preface1Installing the Machine2Configuring and Connecting the Fax3 Connecting to a Computer andInstalling the Drivers4