faster than USB and allows you direct access to the settings of the printer using theEmbedded Web Server.• Wireless Network: If your environment includes a wireless router or wireless accesspoint, you can connect the printer to the network with a wireless connection. A wirelessnetwork connection provides the same access and services as a wired connection. Awireless network connection is typically faster than USB and allows direct access tothe settings of the printer using the Embedded Web Server.• Telephone: To send and receive faxes, the multifunction printer must be connectedto a dedicated telephone line.Connecting to a Computer Using USBTo connect using USB, you need one of these operating systems:• Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, Windows Server2008R2, and Windows Server 2012.• Macintosh OS X version 10.10 and later.• UNIX and Linux: Your printer supports connection to various UNIX platforms throughthe network interface.For more information, refer to Installing the Software.To connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable:1. Connect the B end of a standard A/B USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 cable to the USB Port onthe back of the printer.2. Connect the A end of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer.3. If the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears, press Cancel.4. Install the print driver.Connecting to a Wired Network1. Ensure that the printer is powered off.2. Attach a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable from the printer to the network or routersocket. Use an Ethernet switch or router, and two or more Ethernet cables. Connectthe computer to the switch or router with one cable, then connect the printer to theswitch or router with the second cable. Connect to any port on the switch or routerexcept the uplink port.3. Attach the power cord, then plug in the printer and power it on.4. Set the network IP printer address, or set up the printer for automatic printer IPdetection. For more information, refer to the System Administrator Guide atwww.xerox.com/office/VLC505docs.Connecting to a Wireless NetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) provides the means to connect 2 or more devicesin a LAN without a physical connection. The printer can connect to a wireless LAN thatincludes a wireless router or wireless access point. Before connecting the printer to awireless network, the wireless router must be configured with a service set identifier(SSID) and any necessary credentials.2-13Xerox® VersaLink® C505 Multifunction PrinterUser GuideGetting Started
