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Host Interface (SP C340DN)

This section describes the parameters that can be set on [Host Interface].

I/O Buffer

You can select the size of the I/O buffer. Normally it is not necessary to change this setting.

Default: [128 KB]

  • 128 KB

  • 256 KB

I/O Timeout

You can 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 configure the network settings. For details, see Configuration.

Machine IPv4 Address

You can specify 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

You can specify whether to enable or disable stateless IPv6 address auto configuration.

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

DHCPv6 Configuration

You can configure the DHCPv6 settings.

DHCPv6 Setting

You can specify whether or not to enable DHCPv6.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Operation Mode

You can specify the operation mode for DHCPv6 when [DHCPv6 Config.] is set to [Active].

Default: [Router Request]

  • Router Request

  • Obtain IP Address

  • Do not obtain IP Address

DNS Server Address

You can specify how the DNS server address is specified when [DHCPv6 Config.] is set to [Active].

Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCPv6)]

  • Auto-Obtain (DHCPv6)

  • Specify

Ipsec

This is a security function. For details, contact your administrator.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Effective Protocol

You can specify the effective protocol.

IPv4

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

IPv6

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

SMB

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

@Remote Service

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Firmware Update (IPv4)

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Firmware Update (IPv6)

Default: [Active]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Ethernet Speed

You can specify the network speed to operate the printer. If a communication error occurs because of compatibility problems with the hub, select a speed suitable for your network environment.

In order to reduce power consumption of network devices, the default Ethernet speed of the printer does not exceed 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps). If you want to communicate using a higher speed, select [Auto Select: Enable 1Gbps] to enable 1000BASE-T (1Gbps) communication.

Default: [Auto Select: Disable 1Gbps]

  • Auto Select: Enable 1Gbps

  • Auto Select: Disable 1Gbps

  • 10Mbps Half Duplex

  • 10Mbps Full Duplex

  • 100Mbps Half Duplex

  • 100Mbps Full Duplex

IEEE802.1X Auth.(Ethernet)

You can specify IEEE 802.1X Ethernet authentication. For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication", Security Guide.

Default: [Inactive]

  • Active

  • Inactive

Restr.IEEE802.1X Auth.Def.

You can restore the default IEEE 802.1X setting.

LAN Type

You can select Ethernet or Wireless LAN. This menu appears only when the optional wireless LAN interface board is installed.

If Ethernet and Wireless LAN are both connected, the selected interface has priority.

Default: [Ethernet]

  • Ethernet

  • Wireless LAN

Permit SSL/TLS Comm.

You can set up encrypted communication for SSL/TLS. If you set to [Ciphertext Only], install the SSL certificate for the printer.

Default: [Ciphertext Priority]

  • Ciphertext Only

  • Ciphertext Priority

  • Ciphertext/Cleartext

Parallel Interface

You can configure the parallel interface settings. This menu appears when the IEEE 1284 interface board is installed.

Parallel Timing

You can specify the parallel interface timing.

Default: [ACK outside]

  • ACK inside

  • ACK outside

  • STB down

Parallel Comm. Speed

You can specify whether or not to use DMA transfer for receiving data.

Default: [High Speed]

  • High Speed

  • Standard

Selection Signal Status

You can 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.

You can specify whether or not to enable or disable bi-directional communication.

Default: [On]

  • On

  • Off

Wireless LAN

You can configure the wireless LAN settings. This menu appears only when the optional wireless LAN interface board is installed.

WLAN: EasySetup/Direct Con

You can set up wireless LAN automatically using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Default: [Push Button Method]

  • Push Button Method

  • PIN Code Method

Communication Mode

You can specify the transmission mode for wireless LAN.

Default: [Infrastructure Mode]

  • 802.11 Ad hoc Mode

  • Infrastructure Mode

  • Direct: Group Owner Mode

  • Direct Connection Mode

SSID Setting

You can specify the SSID settings to distinguish the access point in [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad hoc].

The characters that can be used are ASCII 0x20-0x7e (32 bytes).

Ad-hoc Channel

You can specify the channel to use when [802.11 Ad hoc] has been selected. Set the channel that matches the type of the wireless LAN being used.

Default: [11]

  • IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN

    Frequency range:

    2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)

  • IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN

    Frequency range:

    5180–5240 MHz (channels 36, 40, 44, and 48)

  • IEEE 802.11n Wireless LAN

    Frequency range:

    2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)

    5180–5240 MHz (channels 36, 40, 44, and 48)

Security Method

You can specify whether or not to enable the encryption method and security type when the encryption is enabled.

Default: [Off]

  • Off

  • WEP

    Press [Details], and then enter the WEP key using hexadecimal and ASCII characters.

  • WPA

    Press [Details], and then select the Authentication Methods.

    Select one of the following Authentication Methods:

    WPA-PSK, WPA(802.1x), WPA2-PSK, WPA2

  • WPA2

    Press [Details], and then select the Authentication Method.

    When you select WPA2, the Encryption Method is set to CCMP (AES) and cannot be changed.

    Select one of the following Authentication Methods:

    WPA2-PSK, WPA2

    When you select WPA2-PSK, enter a passphrase (from 8 to 63 characters).

Direct Connection Settings

You can specify whether or not to enable the control panel can be used as a DHCP server. When the client on a network starts, the information such as an IP address that is required for network connection is assigned automatically.

Default: [OFF]

Configure all the following items to enable this function:

  • Device name

    Press [RENAME DEVICE] on the top right of the screen, and then enter the name of the device connected to the client.

  • Connection Password

    Enter the password for connecting to a network.

  • Display IPv4 Address

  • Connection Status

Wireless LAN Signal

You can check the signal strength when using wireless LAN.

Restore Defaults

You can reset the wireless LAN settings to their default.

USB Settings

You can 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

Note

  • For details about how to configure the settings using Web Image Monitor, see Web Image Monitor Help.