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Specifying the Interface and Network Settings using the Printer's Control Panel (Host Interface Menu)

In the Host Interface menu, you can make network settings and settings for the computer to printer USB connection (if used). Settings made using the Host Interface menu remain effective even if you turn the printer off.

To configure the printer's network settings, use “Network Setup” on the printer's control panel.

I/O Timeout

Specify how long the printer waits for the currently-connected interface to respond. When the specified time elapses, the printer can receive data from another interface.

If you make the I/O Timeout period too short, timeout might occur while data transfer is in progress. If this happens, the print job will be interrupted by a new job from another interface.

10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
25 seconds
60 seconds

Default: 15 seconds

Network Setup

You can make network-related settings.

DHCP

You can specify the DHCP.

Default: On

IP Address

You can specify the IP address.

When DHCP is set to on, the IP address cannot be changed. To change it, set DHCP to off.

Contact your network administrator for information about the network configuration.

Default: 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask

You can specify the subnet mask.

When DHCP is set to on, the subnet mask cannot be changed. To change it, set DHCP to off. Contact your network administrator for information about the network configuration.

Default: 0.0.0.0

Gateway Address

You can specify the gateway address.

When DHCP is set to on, the gateway address cannot be changed. To change it, set DHCP to off. Contact your network administrator for information about the network configuration.

Default: 0.0.0.0

Active Protocol

You can select the active protocol.

TCP/IP

Default: Active

Ethernet Speed

You can select the network speed to operate the printer.

Auto Select
10Mbps Half D.
10Mbps Full D.
100Mbps Half D.
100Mbps Full D.

Default: Auto Select

USB Setting

You can specify the settings related to communication when the computer and printer are connected via USB. Usually, you do not need to change these settings.

After changing this setting, turn the machine off and then back on.

USB Speed

Full Speed
Auto

Default: Auto

Port Setting

Default: Off