Operator`s manual

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ETHERNET MODE COMMAND - <eth#> (printer will reset after receipt of command)
This command sets the Ethernet mode for the printer and is permanently stored in flash. This can also be set
using the 'Factory Menu'. The values can range as shown below:
0 - NO - Ethernet Interface disabled
1 - YES - Ethernet Interface enabled (uses static IP address).
2 - Ethernet DIAGNOSTIC Mode - (prints all packets transmitted or received by the printer).
3 - Ethernet Diagnostic VALID PACKET Mode - (prints only valid packets transmitted or received by the
printer).
4 - DHCP ENABLED (automatically attempts to get an IP address from Local Server).
5 - DHCP/SUB/GATE (automatically attempts to get an IP address/Subnet Mask/Gateway from Local Server).
6 - DHCP/NR* (automatically attempts to get an IP address from Local Server and then register the name with
the local NetBIOS name server – usually the WINS Server).
7 - DHCP/SUB/GATE/NR* (automatically attempts to get an IP address/Subnet Mask/Gateway from Local
Server and then register the name with the local NetBIOS name server – usually the WINS Server ).
Notes: Ethernet Diagnostic Modes should only be used after consulting with Boca Systems.
The DHCP enabled function will cause the printer to automatically attempt to retrieve a ‘permanent’ IP address
from a Local Server after powering on. If the server does not assign a ‘permanent’ one, then it will allocate an
address for a limited period of time (lease time). If this is the case, the printer will automatically try and renew
its lease before it expires. If DHCP is enabled, but no response is received from a Local Server in time, the
printer will revert back to its default IP. For convenience, the printer’s IP address is now printed on the Test
Ticket.
PERMANENT PROTOCOL ADDRESS COMMAND - <ip10.0.1.25> (printer will reset after receipt of
command)
This command permanently changes the IP address of the printer and stores it in flash. The example above
would change the address to 10.0.1.25. The IP address can also be changed using the ‘Factory or Web
Menu’. The default address is 10.0.0.192. Note: IP address 0.0.0.0 is reserved.
PERMANENT SUBNET MASK COMMAND - <sub#> (printer will reset after receipt of command)
Note: This function should only be used by an experienced user.
This command permanently changes the Subnet Mask for the network and stores it in flash. The Subnet Mask
can also be changed using the ‘Factory or Web Menu’. The default mask is 0 (0.0.0.0). This is a reserved
value and is used by the printer to indicate there is no subnet. Thus the printer will treat all packets as if they
are on a ‘direct route’. If you want packets sent to the Gateway Address you must assign one of the following
non-zero values (1-32):
0 0.0.0.0 (reserved) 17 255.255.128.0 (class C)
1 128.0.0.0 (class A) 18 255.255.192.0 “
2 192.0.0.0 “ 19 255.255.224.0 “
3 224.0.0.0 “ 20 255.255.240.0 “
4 240.0.0.0 “ 21 255.255.248.0 “
5 248.0.0.0 “ 22 255.255.252.0 “
6 252.0.0.0 “ 23 255.255.254.0 “
7 254.0.0.0 “ 24 255.255.255.0 “
8 255.0.0.0 “ 25 255.255.255.128
9 255.128.0.0 (class B) 26 255.255.255.192
10 255.192.0.0 “ 27 255.255.255.224
11 255.224.0.0 “ 28 255.255.255.240
12 255.240.0.0 “ 29 255.255.255.248
13 255.248.0.0 “ 30 255.255.255.252
14 255.252.0.0 “ 31 255.255.255.254 (unusable)
15 255.254.0.0 “ 32 255.255.255.255 (host-single address)
16 255.255.0.0 “