65 > B401/B411/B431InterfacesYour printer is equipped with a selection of data interfaces:1. Parallel – For direct connection to a PC. This port requiresa bi-directional (IEEE 1284 compliant) parallel cable.2. USB – For connection to a PC running Windows 2000 orlater or Mac OS X or later. This port requires a cableconforming to USB version 2.0 or above.The operation of a printer is not assured if a USBcompatible device is connected concurrently with otherUSB-compatible machines.When connecting multiple printers of the same type, theyappear as *****, ***** (2), ***** (3), etc. Thesenumbers depend on the order of connecting or turning oneach printer.3. LAN – For network cable connection. This port is standardon the B401dn/B411dn and B431dn.If you are connecting your printer directly to a stand alonecomputer proceed to the chapter entitled “Printer Drivers”.If your printer is to be installed as a network printer, please referto the relevant section in the User’s Guide for the networkinterface card for further details on how to configure the networkconnection before installing the printer drivers.Note> It is not recommended that you connect serial/USB andparallel cables to the printer simultaneously.> Interface cables are not supplied with your printer.NoteAdministrator’s authority is required when installing anetwork connection.