User GuideIM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series

Network/Interface

This section describes the settings in [Network/Interface] under [System Settings].

Introduction of Two Types of Setting Screens (Standard/Classic)

Machine: LAN Type

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Description

Machine: LAN Type

LAN type is displayed when wireless LAN board is installed. You can specify which you use for connection, wired LAN (Ethernet) or wireless LAN.

  • Default: [Ethernet]

Wireless LAN

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Description

Communication Mode

Specify the communication mode of the wireless LAN. The following modes are available:

[802.11 Ad-hoc Mode]

[Infrastructure Mode]

[Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode]

[Direct Connection Mode]

  • Default: [Infrastructure Mode]

Selecting the Network Connection Method

Infrastructure Mode

SSID Setting

Specify SSID when [Communication Mode] is [Infrastructure Mode] or [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode].

In [Infrastructure Mode] enter the SSID of the connected access point. In [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode], the entered SSID will be the name of the Ad-hoc network.

The characters that can be used are ASCII 0x20-0x7e (32 bytes), and are distinguished between upper and lower cases.

For connecting to the access point to which ANY connection is permitted, enter blank or "ANY" in the SSID field.

Security Method

Specify the encryption of the Wireless LAN. To encrypt, select one of WEP, WPA2-PSK, or WPA2 as the Security Method. If you select WPA2, install the authentication methods and certificate.

For details about "Configuring IPsec Settings", see "Security Reference" on our website.

  • Default: [Off]

Wireless LAN Signal

Display the machine's radio wave status when the machine is connected by specifying [Communication Mode] to [Infrastructure Mode]. If the radio wave is weak, change the access point to connect or review the machine's environment.

Direct Connection Mode

Wireless LAN: Direct Connection

Specify whether to enable Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode set to Active from the direct connection widget placed on the Home screen.

  • Default: [Inactive]

Fix SSID

Specify whether to fix SSID when the direct connection is set to Active.

  • Default: [Off]

Direct Connection Settings

Specify to connect to the machine from the mobile device.

Specify the device name, password, and machine's IPv4 address for direct connection.

802.11 Ad-hoc Mode

Ad-hoc Channel

Specify the channel to use when [Communication Mode] is [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode]. Select the channel depending on the radio wave status.

  • Default: [11]

Wireless LAN: Easy Setup/Direct Connection

Specify Wireless LAN: Easy Setup/Direct Connection to connect to a WPS-compatible access point. Push the button of the access point or enter the PIN code displayed on the machine in the access point on the computer for the connection.

  • Default: [Push Button]

Restore Factory Defaults for Wireless LAN Settings

You can return the wireless LAN settings to their defaults.

IP Address (IPv4)

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Description

IP Address

Specify the machine's IPv4 Address and Subnet Mask. Machine's IPv4 Address can be specified by an address or acquired from the DHCP server automatically.

  • Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]

IPv4 Gateway Address

Specify the IPv4 address of the router or host computer used as a gateway.

  • Default: 0.0.0.0

IP Address (IPv6)

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Description

IP Address

Displays the machine's IPv6 address.

  • Link-local Address

  • Manual Configuration Address

  • DHCPv6 Address

  • Stateless Address 1–5

    Current value when [IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration] is specified to "Active" is displayed.

IPv6 Gateway Address

Displays the machine's IPv6 gateway address.

IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration

Specify whether to specify the address automatically using IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration.

  • Default: [Active]

DHCPv6 Configuration

Specify the DHCPv6 Mode or address of the DNS server.

  • Default: [Inactive]

Note

  • We recommend only enabling one of the following settings: [IPv6 Gateway Address], [IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration], or [DHCPv6 Configuration]. If you enable all of them at the same time, IPv6 Gateway Address is automatically changed.

  • An IPv6 gateway address automatically acquired may be set by the router or in accordance with the DHCPv6 server settings if one of the following settings is enabled:

    • Activate [IPv6 Gateway Address] and either [IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration] or [DHCPv6 Configuration].

    • Activate [IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration] and [DHCPv6 Configuration] at the same time.

DNS Configuration

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Description

DNS Configuration

Specify the IPv4 address of the DNS server. IPv4 Address of the DNS server can be specified by an address or acquired from the DHCP server automatically. You can confirm the connection to the DNS server.

  • Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]

DDNS Configuration

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Description

DDNS Configuration

Specify whether you use the Dynamic DNS function.

  • Default: [Active]

WINS Configuration

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Description

WINS Configuration

Specify whether to use WINS server.

When the machine's IPv4 address is specified optionally, specify the primary and secondary WIN server addresses and scope ID.

Do not specify "255.255.255.255" as the address of the WINS server.

  • Default: [On]

Machine Name

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Description

Machine Name

Enter the machine name up to 31 characters. When you manage the machine with Web Image Monitor or Machine Management software, this is displayed as "Device Name".

Host Name

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Description

Host Name

Specify the host name. When you do not specify the name, the text starting with RNP is automatically set.

Enter the host name up to 63 characters. You cannot specify the host name starting with "RNP" or "rnp".

You cannot enter a host name starting with or ending with a hyphen. You cannot enter a host name in which hyphens are used consecutively.

  • Default: [RNPXXXXX]

    (MAC Address of the Ethernet Interface is used for XXXXX.)

Domain Name Configuration

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Domain Name Configuration

Specify the domain name. Obtain the domain name from the DHCP server automatically or enter the domain name up to 63 characters.

Ethernet Speed

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Ethernet Speed

Specify the access speed between the machine and the network devices. When the communication is unstable, fix the Transmission Speed to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. When you specify Full Duplex in this case, specify the same Transmission Speed of the connected device as the machine.

  • Default: [Auto Select]: [Disable 1Gbps]

Effective Protocol

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Description

Effective Protocol

Select protocols to use in the network.

  • Default

    IPv4: [Active]

    IPv6: [Inactive]

    SMB: [Active]

    @Remote Service: [Active]

    Firmware Update (IPv4): [Active]

    Firmware Update (IPv6): [Active]

Optional Network

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Optional Network

Specify the IP address, gateway address, Ethernet speed, and other settings of the device server option.

Extended Interface

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Extended Interface

The application to configure the settings for connecting to another network starts.

SMB

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Description

SMB Computer Name

Specify the SMB computer name. When you do not specify the name, the text starting with "RNP" is automatically set.

Enter the name up to 15 characters. You cannot specify a text starting with RNP. "*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.

SMB Work Group

Specify the SMB work group name. Enter the group name up to 15 characters. "*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.

  • Default: [WORKGROUP]

SMB Client Advanced Settings

Select the port number from 139 or 445 for the SMB data transmission. You can also specify whether to specify the SMBv2/v3 transmission Inactive. When SMBv2/v3 is Inactive, transmission is performed with SMBv1.

  • Default

    • Port Number: [445]

    • SMBv2/SMBv3: [Active]

Permit SNMPv3 Communication

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Description

Permit SNMPv3 Communication

Specify the communication of SNMPv3 protocol whether to use the encrypted communication only or encrypted and cleartext communication in accordance with the settings of the machine.

When you specify [Encryption Only], you need to set [Encryption Password] for the administrator by [System Settings][Settings for Administrator][Authentication/Charge][Administrator Authentication/User Authentication/App Auth.][Register/Change Administrator].

  • Default: [Encryption / Cleartext]

IEEE 802.1X Authentication

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IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Ethernet

Specify when you use the IEEE 802.1X authentication for Ethernet.

  • Default: [Inactive]

For details about "Configuring IPsec Settings", see "Security Reference" on our website.

Restore IEEE 802.1X Authentication to Defaults

Return the settings to their defaults when the machine cannot be connected with the IEEE 802.1X authentication.

For details about "Configuring IPsec Settings", see "Security Reference" on our website.

Communication Security

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Permit SSL / TLS Communication

Specify the communication of SNMPv3 protocol whether to use the encrypted communication of SSL/TLS or encrypted and cleartext communication in accordance with the settings of the machine.

When you specify [Ciphertext Only], you need to install the Server Certificate for the machine.

  • Default: [Ciphertext / Cleartext]

IPsec

Specify whether to use the machine's IP sec.

  • Default: [Inactive]

For details about "Configuring IPsec Settings", see "Security Reference" on our website.

Control Panel: LAN Type

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Control Panel: LAN Type

Specify the interface network for connecting the Mobile Device in Wi-Fi Direct mode, Wi-Fi interface on the Control Panel or Network Interface on the rear of the machine.

Change the network settings on the rear of the machine by [System Settings][Network/Interface][Machine: LAN Type].

  • Default: [Machine Network]

Control Panel: Port Forwarding

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Control Panel: Port Forwarding

Specify whether to forward the Wi-Fi interface data on the control panel to the network interface on the rear of the machine.

Contact your sales or service representative to use this function.

  • Default: [Active]

Control Panel: Wireless LAN Settings

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Description

Wi-Fi

Specify whether to enable the Wi-Fi interface on the control panel.

When set to "ON", the detected Wi-Fi network is displayed. Select the connected network and enter the password.

When the Wi-Fi network you want to connect is not displayed, press [+], and then specify [Network Name], [Security], or [Password].

  • Default: [OFF]

Wireless Direct

This setting is for connecting a computer or mobile device (client) to the machine via no access point. Specify the Wi-Fi Direct operation mode and connection password.

  • Default: [OFF]

Connecting to the Machine from a Mobile Device Using the Wi-Fi Direct Function

The [Wireless Direct Settings] screen includes the following setting items:

Group Owner Mode

When you specify Group Owner Mode to ON, the machine functions as an access point and can be detected by multiple clients. When you specify to OFF, the machine is connected to one client.

  • Default: [OFF]

Device Name

The name of the machine displayed on the client screen.

Connection Password

Specify the password for connecting the client to the machine.

Advanced Settings

DHCP Server IP Address

Specify when [Group Owner Mode] is set to OFF. When [Wireless Direct] is set to ON, the control panel functions as a DHCP server. Specify the IP address of the control panel.

DHCP IP Address Range

Specify the range of IP addresses assigned to the clients. The IP address assigned to the client is effective for one hour.

Channel

Specify the channel for connection to the client from 1 to 11.

  • Default: [6]

SSID Header

Specify when [Group Owner Mode] is set to OFF.

Specify whether to set the header text of wireless direct network name (SSID) as "DIRECT-zV-" or not. If this setting is disabled, two characters between "-" are specified randomly.

  • Default: [ON]

Available Devices

Specify when [Group Owner Mode] is set to OFF. The connected client name is displayed. When you press the client name, the connection is disconnected.

Remembered Groups

Specify when [Group Owner Mode] is set to OFF. The history of wireless direct connection is displayed. When you press the connection name, the connection is retrieved.

Control Panel: Proxy Settings

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Description

Use Proxy

Specify whether the control panel uses a proxy server for communications.

  • Default: [OFF]

Advanced Settings

Proxy Address

Enter the proxy server IP address.

Port Number

Enter the port number for communicating to the proxy server.

Enable Authentication

Specify whether to use proxy authentication.

  • Default: [OFF]

Login User Name

Enter the login user name for the proxy server.

Login Password

Enter the login password for the proxy server.

Proxy Exceptions

Enter the addresses that are exceptions when you do not use the proxy server.

Bluetooth

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Description

Bluetooth

Specify whether to activate the Bluetooth interface on the control panel.

  • Default: [OFF]

Name and Discoverable Settings

You can change the machine name and discoverable settings. The name of the machine displayed on the client screen.

External Interface Software Settings

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Description

External Interface Software Settings

Specify whether to use the Bluetooth connection to the IC card reader or mobile device for authentication. When you use the IC card reader, you can select the type (USB or NFC).

  • Default: [Do not Use]

Ping Command

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Ping Command

Confirm whether the machine can be connected to the network. Specify the IPv4 address of the device connected to the network and then press [Ping Command]. A message to indicate whether the connection succeeded is displayed on the screen.

Print List

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Description

Print List

Prints the network settings.

Parallel Interface

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Description

Parallel Timing

Specify the timing for the control signal of the parallel interface.

  • Default: [ACK Outside]

Parallel Communication Speed

Specify the communication speed for the parallel interface.

  • Default: [High Speed]

Selection Signal Status

Specify the level for the select signal of the parallel interface.

  • Default: [High]

Input Prime

Specify whether to validate or invalidate the input prime signal upon reception.

  • Default: [Inactive]

Bidirectional Communication

Specify the machine's response mode to a status acquisition request from the computer.

  • Default: [On]

Signal Control

Specify how to handle errors that occur during printing operation. Normally it is not necessary to change. When you specify [Printer Priority], the error is sent to the computer as it is.

  • Default: [Job Acceptance Priority]

USB Port

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Description

USB Port

Specify whether to use the USB port.

Region A icon (mainly Europe)

  • Default: [Inactive]

Region B icon (mainly North America)

  • Default: [Active]

Region A icon (mainly Asia)

  • Default: [Active]

USB Speed

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Description

USB Speed

Specify the USB speed. You can select from [Auto Select] or [Full Speed].

  • Default: [Auto Select]

DIPRINT Timeout Period

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Description

DIPRINT Timeout Period

Specify the timeout time for DIPRINT printing.

  • Default: [60 second(s)]

Unconnected Network Instruction Screen

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Unconnected Network Instruction Screen

Specify whether to display the instruction screen when the machine is not connected to the network.

  • Default: [Display]