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