Technical information

Note: Setting the IP address works only with ICMP packets that specify the

printer’s Ethernet address in their destination field. Multicast or broadcast

packets will not be accepted.

Normally, the

ping command would result in a message telling you the

device received the

ping command; however, the printer will not respond

this first time, though it will respond normally in the future.

The address is now stored in the printer’s memory, and you’re ready to test

whether the printer is working.

6 To test the connection, once again type the

ping

command from a workstation on the

same subnet as the printer:

ping printer_IP_name

If the

ping command responds by telling you that the printer is alive on the

network, the address assignment was successful.

If the

ping command does not respond, or tells you the printer was not

found, then the address assignment failed. Try the steps in this procedure

again, making sure you type the printer’s Ethernet address exactly as it

appears on the startup page. If it still doesn’t work, see the troubleshooting

suggestions in Chapter 12.

7Skip to “Step 4: Configuring Users’ Workstations,” later in this chapter.

Printer IP address assignment, option B: Using Mac OS or Windows utilities

If you have a Mac OS–based computer connected to the printer, you can use

the Apple Printer Utility to assign the printer’s IP address, as described in

Appendix A.

If you have a Windows-based computer connected to the printer, you can use

the Apple LaserWriter Utility for Windows to assign the printer’s IP address,

as described in Appendix A.

After you have assigned the printer’s IP address, skip to “Step 4: Configuring

Users’ Workstations,” later in this chapter.

Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Workstations or TCP/IP Users