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Network
Machine IPv4 Address
Specify the printer's IPv4 network address.
Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]
When you select [Specify], enter the IPv4 address and subnet mask as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).
When you select [Specify], make sure that the IPv4 address is different from that of other printers on the network.
The physical address (MAC address) also appears.
IPv4 Gateway Address
A gateway is a connection or interchange point between two networks.
Specify the gateway address for the router or host computer used as a gateway.
Default: [0.0.0.0]
Machine IPv6 Address
Displays the printer's IPv6 network address.
Link-local Address
The printer's specified link-local address appears.
Manual Configuration Address
The printer's manually configured address appears.
DHCPv6 Address
The printer's DHCPv6 address appears.
Stateless Address: 1-5
The specified stateless address appears if [IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration] is set to [Active].
IPv6 Gateway Address
Displays the printer's IPv6 gateway address.
IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration
Specify IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration.
Default: [Active]
DHCPv6 Configuration
Specify the DHCPv6 setting. If you set to [Active], select "Operation Mode" from [Router Request], [Obtain IP Address] or [Do not obtain IP Address], and also select "DNS Server Address" from [Auto-Obtain (DHCPv6)] or [Specify].
Default: [Inactive]
DNS Configuration
Make settings for the DNS server. When you select [Specify], enter the DNS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).
Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]
DDNS Configuration
Specify the DDNS settings.
Default: [Active]
IPsec
Specify the printer's IPsec setting. For details about this function, see Security Guide.
Default: [Inactive]
Domain Name
Specify the domain name. When you select [Specify], enter the domain name using up to 63 characters.
Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]
WINS Configuration
Specify the WINS server settings. If [On] is selected, enter the WINS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number). If DHCP is in use, specify a Scope ID. Enter the Scope ID using up to 31 characters.
Do not enter "255.255.255.255" as the primary or secondary WINS server address.
Default: [On]
Effective Protocol
Select protocols to use in the network. [NetWare] is displayed only when an optional NetWare unit is installed.
IPv4
Default: [Active]
IPv6
Default: [Inactive]
NetWare
Default: [Inactive]
SMB
Default: [Active]
@Remote Service
Default: [Active]
Firmware Update (IPv4)
Default: [Active]
Firmware Update (IPv6)
Default: [Active]
NCP Delivery Protocol
Select the protocol NCP delivery. If you select [IPX Only] or [TCP/IP Only], you cannot switch the protocol even if you cannot connect with it. If "NetWare" in "Effective Protocol" is set to [Inactive], you can only use TCP/IP.
Default: [TCP/IP Priority]
NW Frame Type
Select the frame type when you use NetWare.
Default: [Auto Select]
SMB Computer Name
Specify the SMB computer name.
Enter the computer name using up to 15 characters.
"*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.
Do not set a computer name starting with RNP and rnp.
Only use uppercase letters for alphabets.
SMB Work Group
Specify the SMB work group.
Enter the computer name using up to 15 characters.
"*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.
Only use uppercase letters for alphabet.
Ethernet Speed
Set the access speed for networks. Select a speed that matches your network environment. [Auto Select] should usually be selected.
If a communication error occurs because of compatibility problems with the hub, select a speed suitable for your network environment.
Default: [Auto Select]
Printer Setting
Settings of the connectable device
Auto Select *1
Auto Select, 10 Mbps Half Duplex, 100 Mbps Half Duplex
10 Mbps Full Duplex
10 Mbps Full Duplex
10 Mbps Half Duplex
Auto Select, 10 Mbps Half Duplex
100 Mbps Full Duplex
100 Mbps Full Duplex
100 Mbps Half Duplex
Auto Select, 100 Mbps Half Duplex
*1 Terms will vary depending on the network.
LAN Type
When you have installed the Wireless LAN interface unit, select the method of connection. [LAN Type] is displayed when wireless LAN board is installed. If Ethernet and Wireless LAN are both connected, the selected interface has priority.
Default: [Ethernet]
Ping Command
Check the network connection with ping command using the given IPv4 address.
If you fail to connect to the network, check the following, and then retry the ping command.
Make sure that "IPv4" in [Effective Protocol] is set to [Active].
Check that the printer with the assigned IPv4 address is connected to the network.
There is a possibility that the same IPv4 address is used for the specified equipment.
Permit SNMPv3 Communication
Set the encrypted communication of SNMPv3. If you select [Encryption Only], you need to set an encryption password for the printer.
Default: [Encryption/Cleartext]
Permit SSL/TLS Communication
Set the encrypted communication of SSL/TLS. If you select [Ciphertext Only], you need to install the SSL certificate for the printer.
Default: [Ciphertext Priority]
Host Name
Specify the host name. Enter the host name using up to 63 characters.
The following host names are unacceptable:
a host name starting with or ending with a hyphen
a host name in which hyphens are used consecutively
a host name starting with "RNP" or "rnp"
Machine Name
Specify the printer name. Enter the printer name using up to 31 characters.
IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Ethernet
Specify the IEEE 802.1X authentication for Ethernet. For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see Security Guide.
Default: [Inactive]
Restore IEEE 802.1X Authentication to Defaults
You can return the IEEE 802.1X authentication settings to their defaults.
For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see Security Guide.
USB Speed
Configure the communication parameters for computer-to-printer connection via USB.
Default: [Auto Select]
Parallel Interface
[Parallel Interface] is displayed when this printer is installed with the IEEE 1284 interface board.
Parallel Timing
Set the timing for the control signal of the parallel interface. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.
Default: [ACK Outside]
Parallel Communication Speed
Set the communication speed for the parallel interface. If the speed is too high, data may not be transferred smoothly. If this happens, change the setting to [Standard].
Default: [High Speed]
Selection Signal Status
Set the level for the select signal of the parallel interface.
Default: [High]
Input Prime
Set whether to validate or invalidate the input prime signal upon reception. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.
Default: [Inactive]
Bidirectional Communication
Set the printer's response mode to a status acquisition request when using a parallel interface. If you experience problems using another manufacturer's printer, set this to [Off]. When set to [Off], the bidirectional communication function will be disabled, and the printer driver will not be installed under the Windows Auto Detect function.
Default: [On]
Signal Control
Specify how to handle errors that occur during printing operation or facsimile transmission from a computer.
Default: [Job Acceptance Priority]
Wireless LAN
[Wireless LAN] is displayed when this printer is installed with the wireless LAN interface board. Be sure to make all settings simultaneously. For details, see Wireless LAN Configuration
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Communication Mode
Specify the communication mode of the wireless LAN.
Default: [Infrastructure Mode]
SSID Setting
Specify 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).
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 the wireless LAN being used. Available channels may differ depending on the country.
The following channels are available:
(mainly Europe and Asia)IEEE 802.11 a/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 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN
Frequency range:
2412–2462 MHz (1–11 channels)
Default: [11]
(mainly North America)IEEE 802.11 a/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
Specify the encryption of the Wireless LAN. If you select [WEP], always enter a WEP key. If you select [WPA], specify the encryption and authentication methods.
Specify "WPA", when [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure Mode].
WEP
For a 64-bit WEP key, enter the key using either 10 hexadecimal characters or five ASCII characters. For a 128-bit WEP key, enter the key using either 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters.
WPA
WPA Authent. Method
Select either [WPA-PSK], [WPA], [WPA2-PSK], or [WPA2].
If you select [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK], enter the pre-shared key (PSK) of 8–63 characters in ASCII code.
When [WPA] or [WPA2] are selected, authentication settings and certificate installation settings are required. For details about setting methods, see Security Guide.
Off
Default: [Off]
Wireless LAN Signal
When using infrastructure mode, press [Wireless LAN Signal] to display the printer's radio wave status.
Restore Factory Defaults
You can return the wireless LAN settings to their defaults.
Print List
You can print the printer's current network settings and network information.
For details about how to access the [System Settings] screen, see Displaying the Printer Configuration Screens Using the Control Panel
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