This section explains parameters that can be set on the Host Interface menu.
Timeout:LockPrt
Specifies how many seconds the printer holds a new Locked Print file, when the printer cannot store any more Locked Print files. Within this time, you can print or delete the new Locked Print file. You can also print or delete an existing Locked Print file so that the new Locked Print file can be stored in the printer.
Default: 60 seconds
0 to 300 seconds, in increments of 1 second
Timeout: USB
Specifies how many seconds the printer waits for print data, if the data is interrupted while it is being sent from the computer via USB. If the printer does not receive any more data within the time specified here, the printer only prints the data it has received. If printing is frequently interrupted by data from other ports, increase the timeout period.
Default: [60 sec.]
60 sec.
300 sec.
15 sec.
Timeout: NW
Specifies how many seconds the printer waits for print data, if the data is interrupted while it is being sent from the computer via network. If the printer does not receive any more data within the time specified here, the printer only prints the data it has received. If printing is frequently interrupted by data from other ports, increase the timeout period.
Default: [60 sec.]
60 sec.
300 sec.
15 sec.
Network Setting
Specifies the network-related settings.
Ethernet Speed
Select the network speed to operate the printer.
Default: [Auto Select]
Auto Select
10Mbps Half D.
10Mbps Full D.
100Mbps Half D.
100Mbps Full D.
IPsec
Selects whether to enable or disable IPsec.
Default: [Off]
Off
On
MAC Address
Check the MAC address.
IPv4 Config.
DHCP
Selects whether to set the IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway address automatically or manually.
Default: [Active]
Active
Inactive
IP Address
Specifies the IPv4 address.
When [DHCP] is set to [Active], the IP address cannot be changed.
To change it, set [DHCP] to [Inactive].
Default: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
The numbers represented by "X" vary according to your network environment.
Subnet Mask
Specifies the subnet mask.
When [DHCP] is set to [Active], the subnet mask cannot be changed.
To change it, set [DHCP] to [Inactive].
Default: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
The numbers represented by "X" vary according to your network environment.
Gateway Address
Specifies the gateway address.
When [DHCP] is set to [Active], the gateway address cannot be changed.
To change it, set [DHCP] to [Inactive].
Default: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
The numbers represented by "X" vary according to your network environment.
IP Addr. Method
Displays the IP address acquisition method.
DHCP
Auto IP
Manual Config.
Default IP
IPv6 Config.
IPv6
Selects whether to enable or disable IPv6.
Default: [On]
On
Off
DHCP
Sets the printer to receive its IPv6 address from a DHCP server.
Default: [Off]
On
Off
IP Ad. (DHCP)
Displays the IPv6 address obtained from a DHCP server.
Manual Address
Manual Address
Specifies the printer's IPv6 address when DHCP is not used. Can contain up to 39 characters.
Prefix Length
Specifies the prefix length, using a value between 0 and 128.
Gateway Address
Specifies the IPv6 address of the default gateway. Can contain up to 39 characters.
Stateless Ad.
Displays the IPv6 stateless addresses obtained from a Router Advertisement.
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Address 4
Link-local Ad.
Displays the IPv6 link local address.
Fixed USB Port
Specifies whether the same printer driver can be used for multiple printers or not under USB connection.
Default: [Off]
On
The same printer driver you have installed in your computer can be used with any printer other than the one originally used for installation, if the printer is of the same model.
Off
You must install the printer driver separately for individual printers, because the printer other than the original will be recognized as a new device upon USB connection.
Contact your network administrator for information about the network configuration.