Host Interface Menu Parameters
This section explains parameters that can be set on the host interface menu.
I/O Buffer
Select the size of I/O Buffer. Normally it is not necessary to change this setting.
Default: [128 KB]
128 KB
256 KB
I/O Timeout
Specify how many seconds the printer should wait before ending a print job. If printing operation is frequently interrupted by data from other ports, you can increase the timeout period.
Default: [15 seconds]
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
25 seconds
60 seconds
Network
You can make network-related settings. For details, see "Configuration", Hardware Guide.
Machine IPv4 Address
Select whether to set the IPv4 address automatically or manually.
Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]
Auto-Obtain (DHCP)
When DHCP is set to on, the IPv4 address, subnet mask address, and gateway address cannot be changed. To change them, set DHCP to off. Contact your administrator for information about the network configuration.
Specify
IP Add.
Manually specify the IPv4 address.
Default: 11.22. 33.44
Subnet M
Manually specify the subnet mask.
Default: 0.0.0.0
Gateway
Manually specify the gateway address.
Default: 0.0.0.0
IPv6 Stateless Setting
Select whether to enable or disable stateless IPv6 address auto configuration.
Default: [Active]
Active
Inactive
IPsec
This is a security function. For details, contact your administrator.
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
NW Frame Type
Specify the frame type for NetWare.
Default: [Auto Select]
Auto Select
Ethernet II
Ethernet 802.2
Ethernet 802.3
Ethernet SNAP
Effective Protocol
Specify the effective protocol.
IPv4
Default: [Active]
Active
Inactive
IPv6
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
NetWare
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
SMB
Default: [Active]
Active
Inactive
AppleTalk
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
Ethernet Speed
Specify the network speed to operate the printer.
Default: [Auto Select]
Auto Select
10Mbps Half Duplex
10Mbps Full Duplex
100Mbps Half Duplex
100Mbps Full Duplex
IEEE802.1X Auth.(Ethernet)
Specify IEEE 802.1X Ethernet authentication. For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Configuration", Hardware Guide.
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
Restr.IEEE802.1X Auth.Def.
Restore the default IEEE 802.1X setting.
LAN Type
Select Ethernet or Wireless LAN. This menu appears only when the optional Wireless LAN interface unit is installed.
Default: [Ethernet]
Ethernet
Wireless LAN
Permit SSL/TLS Comm.
Set the encrypted communication for SSL/TLS. If you set to [Ciphertext Only], you need to install the SSL certificate for the printer.
Default: [Ciphertext Priority]
Ciphertext Only
Ciphertext Priority
Ciphertext/Cleartext
Parallel Interface
Specify parallel interface settings. This menu appears when the IEEE 1284 interface board is installed.
Parallel Timing
Specify the parallel interface timing.
Default: [ACK outside]
ACK inside
ACK outside
STB down
Parallel Comm. Speed
Specify whether or not to use DMA transfer for receiving data.
Default: [High Speed]
High Speed
Standard
Selection Signal Status
Specify the selection signal level of the parallel interface.
Default: [High]
High
Low
Input Prime
You usually do not need to change this setting.
Default: [Inactive]
Active
Inactive
Bidirectional Comm.
Specify whether to enable or disable bi-directional communication.
Default: [On]
On
Off
Wireless LAN
Configure settings for Wireless LAN. This menu appears only when the optional Wireless LAN interface unit is installed.
Communication Mode
Specify the transmission mode for Wireless LAN.
Default: [Infrastructure Mode]
802.11 Ad-hoc Mode
Infrastructure Mode
SSID Setting
Specifies SSID to distinguish the access point in [Infrastructure Mode] or [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode].
The characters that can be used are ASCII 0x20-0x7e (32 bytes).
If blank is specified in [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode], "ASSID" appears.
Ad-hoc Channel
Specify the channel to use when [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] has been selected. Set the channel that matches the type of wireless LAN being used. The channel in use might differ depending on the country.
The following channels are available:
(mainly Europe and Asia)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
Frequency range:
2412 - 2472 MHz (1 - 13 channels)
5180 - 5240 MHz (36, 40, 44, and 48 channels)
In some countries, only the following channels are available:
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Frequency range:
2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels)
Default: [11]
(mainly North America)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
Frequency range:
2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels)
5180 - 5240 MHz (36, 40, 44, and 48 channels)
Default: [11]
Security Method
Select whether to enable encryption and specify the security type when the encryption is enabled. WPA appears only when the optional Wireless LAN interface unit is installed.
Default: [Off]
Off
WEP
Press [Details], and then enter the WEP key using hexadecimal and ASCII characters.
WPA
Press [Details], and then select the Encryption and Authentication Methods.
Select one of the following Encryption Methods:
TKIP, CCMP(AES)
Select one of the following Authentication Methods:
WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2
Wireless LAN Signal
You can check the signal strength when using Wireless LAN.
Restore Defaults
Reset the Wireless LAN to default.
USB Settings
Configure the communication parameters for computer-to-printer connection via USB.
USB Speed
Default: [Auto Select]
Auto Select
Full Speed
Fixed USB Port
Default: [Off]
Level 1
Level 2
Off
For details about how to configure the settings using Web Image Monitor, see Using Web Image Monitor and Web Image Monitor Help.
