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ETHERNET INTERFACE ADDENDUM - REV F
ETHERNET – Quick Installation Guide
• Connect the printer to your network (the IP address will be automatically assigned by your DHCP
server)
• Load tickets into the printer
• Wait one minute to allow assignment of IP address
• Print a test ticket to identify the printer's IP address
• Ping the printer
• Open your web browser and type the printer’s IP address to review its configuration
• If you experience any problems, please refer to the Ethernet Interface Addendum or email
[e-mail]
Warning
Ethernet is a network interface where the printer connects directly to your LAN. This interface is very sensitive
to timing issues that may be exacerbated by failing to follow the recommended printer communication protocols.
Specifically, the excessive use of the printer’s flash commands will result in significantly reduced ticket
throughput and potential network problems. We strongly recommend restricting the use of flash commands to
periodic initialization routines. Under no circumstances should flash commands be used on every ticket. (Most
lower case commands with the exception of <p>, <q>, <n> and <t> are flash commands.)
General
Each Boca Ethernet Printer is assigned a unique MAC address based in part on the printer's serial number. All
Boca printers are factory configured in DHCP enabled mode. (Exceptions may be made by special request.) If
the printer is unable to get a dynamic IP address from the customer's network in the allotted time period (about
one minute), it will default to the 10.0.0.192 address. You can select a different fixed IP address either via a
Web Browser or the printer’s control panel (available on certain models):
SET STATIC IP ADDRESS
Web Browser (same Network number)
· Set browser to 10.0.0.192
· Change the Ethernet setting from DHCP ENABLED to YES
· Enter desired IP address
· Save
Control Panel
· Activate control panel
· Go to Ethernet
· Change from DHCP ENABLED to YES
· Enter IP Address
· Save and Exit