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Ethernet Configuration

If connecting the printer to a network using an Ethernet cable, set the necessary settings, depending on the network environment, on the control panel.

Web Image Monitor or Smart Organizing Monitor can be used for the settings related to the IP address.

Important

  • The following are settings that can be set at the [Host Interface] menu and their default values.

Setting Name

Value

DHCP

On

MAC Address

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

IP Address

192.0.0.192

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway Address

192.0.0.192

Frame Type (NW)

Auto Select

Active Protocol

  • TCP/IP

    Active

  • NetWare

    Active

  • AppleTalk

    Active

Ethernet Speed

Auto Select

Note

  • If [DHCP] is in use, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address are all set automatically.

  • Each printer has a unique [MAC Address] value.

  • Set the Ethernet speed if necessary.

1Press the [Menu] key.

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2Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Menu:           
Host Interface  

3Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [Network Setup], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Host Interface: 
Network Setup   

4Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [Active Protocol], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Network Setup:  
Active Protocol 

5Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [TCP/IP], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Active Protocol:
TCP/IP          

This example shows how to activate TCP/IP.

6Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [Active], and then press the [#Enter] key.

TCP/IP:         
Active          

Press the [Escape] key until the screen returns to the [Network Setup] menu.

7Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [DHCP], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Network Setup:  
DHCP            

8Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Off], and then press the [#Enter] key.

DHCP:           
Off             

The address detected by the printer will appear.

9To specify the IP Address. Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to display [IP Address], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Network Setup:  
IP Address      

10Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to enter the address.

Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to enter the left most entry field of the address.

  • To go to the next field, press the [#Enter] key.

  • To go back to the previous field, press the [Escape] key.

11After setting values for all fields, press the [#Enter] key.

The [IP Address] menu appears.

12Set the subnet mask and gateway address. Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Subnet Mask] or [Gateway Address], and then press the [#Enter] key.

Set values for each setting following the same procedure as for the IP address.

13After completing the settings, return to the initial screen by pressing the [Menu] key.