NoteSudden temperature fluctuations can affect print quality. Rapid heating of a cold room can causecondensation inside the printer, directly interfering with image transfer.2. Place the printer on a level, solid, non-vibrating surface with adequate strength to hold the weightof the printer. The printer must be horizontal with all four feet in solid contact with the surface.To find the weight for your printer configuration, refer to Weights and Dimensions.3. Select a location with adequate clearance to access supplies and to provide proper ventilation.To find the clearance requirements for your printer, refer to Total Space Requirements.4. After positioning the printer, you are ready to connect it to the power source and computer or network.Connecting the PrinterSelecting a Connection MethodYou can connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable, Ethernet cable, or wireless connection.The method that you select depends on how your computer is connected to the network. A USBconnection is a direct connection and is the easiest to set up. An Ethernet connection is used to connectto a network. If you are using a network connection, it is important to understand how your computeris connected to the network.NoteHardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Routers, network hubs,network switches, modems, Ethernet cables, and USB cables are not included with your printer and mustbe purchased separately.USBIf you connect the printer to one computer and do not have a network, use a USB connection. AUSB connection offers fast data speeds, but typically not as fast as a network connection.NoteTo access the Embedded Web Server, a network connection is required.NetworkIf your computer is connected to an office network or home network, use an Ethernet cable toconnect the printer to the network. You cannot connect the printer directly to the computer viaEthernet. A connection through a router or network switch is required. An Ethernet network can beused for one or more computers and supports many printers and systems simultaneously. AnEthernet connection is typically faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of theprinter using the Embedded Web Server.Wireless NetworkIf your environment includes a wireless router or wireless access point, you can connect the printerto the network with a wireless connection. A wireless network connection provides the same accessand services as a wired connection. A wireless network connection is typically faster than USB andallows direct access to the settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.Xerox® VersaLink® B405 Multifunction Printer2-12User GuideGetting Started
