Choosing a Connection MethodPhaser® 4510 Laser Printer2-4Connecting via USBIf you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. However, aUSB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must haveWindows 2000/XP/Server 2003 or newer. Macintosh users must use Mac OS X, version 10.2and higher.USB ConnectionA USB connection requires a standard A/B USB cable. This cable is not included with yourprinter and must be purchased separately. Verify that you are using the correct USB (1.x or2.0) cable for your connection.1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer and turn it on.2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.See also:Installing the Printer Drivers on page 2-9Connecting via ParallelA Parallel cable connection can also be used for connecting to one computer. This type ofconnection provides the slowest data speeds. Parallel connection requires a standard-to-highdensity Parallel printer cable, (36-pin high-density 1284-C [male] to 36-pin low density1284-B [male] cable), with a maximum length of three meters (10 feet). Connect the Parallelcable to the printer and the computer while they are both Off, and then turn them On. Installthe printer driver from the Software and Documentation CD-ROM, and select the appropriateLPT Parallel port.See also:Installing the Printer Drivers on page 2-9
