Network Guide 1 Windows Configuration 2 Using a Printer Server 3 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer 4 Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ......................................................................................i How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1 Symbols .....................................................................................................................1 Setting Up the Machine on a Network..................................................................2 Initial Settings Overview...............
How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Machine. Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in moderate or minor injury, or damage to the machine or to property. Be sure to read these notes.
Setting Up the Machine on a Network This section describes the network settings you can change with User Tools (Interface Settings). Make settings according to functions you want to use and the interface to be connected. Important ❒ These settings should be made by the systems administrator, or after consulting with the systems administrator. Initial Settings Overview ❖ Interface Settings Menu Description IP Address Specifies the machine IP address and subnet mask in the network environment.
Note ❒ Depending on which optional units you have installed or the printer language you have selected, some options are not displayed. ❒ Depending on the security settings, you might not be able to set certain options. Reference For details, see “Interface Settings”, General Settings Guide. For details about copier features and system settings, see Copy Reference and General Settings Guide.
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1. Windows Configuration Configuring TCP/IP This section explains configuring Windows for TCP/IP and IPP. Configuring a Windows 98 / Me Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 98 / Me computer to use TCP/IP. A On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]. B Double-click the Network icon. C Select [TCP/IP] in the [The following network components are installed] box on the [Configuration] tab.
Windows Configuration Configuring a Windows XP Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows XP computer to use TCP/IP. 1 A On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel], and then click [Network Connections]. B Click [Network Connections], and then double-click [Local Area Connection]. C On the [General] tab, click [Properties]. D Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] in the [This connection uses the following items] box on the [General] tab.
2. Using a Printer Server Preparing Printer Server This section explains how to configure the machine as a Windows network printer. The machine is configured to enabling network clients to use it. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003, to change printer properties in the [Printer] folder, you need Printer Management access authentication. Log on to the file server as an Administrator or member of the PowerUsers group.
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3. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Features You can check the status of the machine and change its settings using a Web browser. ❖ What can I do? You can remotely check the status of the machine remotely, and if necessary change its settings over the network using a Web browser. The following functions are available using a Web browser: • Displaying machine status/settings • Resetting network settings • Making machine settings ❖ Configuring the machine This requires TCP/IP to be installed.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Settings You Can Change Using a Web Browser ❖ System • Reset Reset the machine's settings. • Factory Defaults Reset the machine's settings to their default values. • Unit Status Display the machine's network settings. • Network Address Display the machine's serial number and Ethernet address (MAC address). • Change Password Change the password. 3 ❖ Protocols • Setup TCP/IP Configure the machine's TCP/IP settings. • Setup IPP Configure the machine's IPP settings.
Configuring the Network Interface Board Using a Web Browser Configuring the Network Interface Board Using a Web Browser A Start the Web browser. B Enter the machine's IP address in the [Address] box, using the following for- mat: http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (Replace XXX with the appropriate numbers.) The Web browser identifies the machine by its IP address, and then displays the status of that machine. 3 C In the menu area, select the setting you want to change, and then configure it as necessary.
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4. Appendix Using DHCP If this machine is configured for DHCP, and the DHCP request fails four times, BOOTP takes over the request. If the BOOTP request fails three times, the Default IP address is used.
Appendix SNMP The machine is equipped with an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent that operates under UDP and IPX on the Ethernet interface. The SNMP manager enables you to get information about the machine. The default community names are “public” and “private”. You can get MIB information using these community names.
Error Messages on the Display Error Messages on the Display This section explains the most common network-related messages that appear on the display. If a message not shown here appears, follow its instructions. Messages without Code Numbers Message Causes Solutions hCannot connect to network Check IP Address. Network connection could not be established. Check the machine's IP address. hCannot connect to network Contact administrator. Network connection could not be established.
Appendix Messages with Code Numbers Message 4 Causes Code numbers Cannot connect with DHCP server The DHCP server cannot be found. Check the DHCP server is running on the network. 101 The same IP Address already exists The specified IP address overlaps another IP address. The IP address specified for the machine overlaps another IP address in use. Check the address of the device indicated in .
Specifications Specifications Interface 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T Protocol • Printer TCP/IP LPR IPP • Network Scanner TCP/IP • Management Function TCP/IP SNMP HTTP DHCP SNMP 4 MIB-II, PrinterMIB, HostResourceMIB 17
INDEX C P Code Numbers, 16 Configuring TCP/IP, 5 Configuring the Network Interface Board, 11 D Preparing Printer Server, 7 Printer, 2 Protocols, 10 S DHCP, 13 Settings You Can Change Using a Web Browser, 10 SNMP, 14 specifications, 17 Supported MIBs, 14 System, 10 E Error Message, 15 F T Features, 9 TCP/IP, 5 H W How to Read This Manual, 1 Windows Configuration, 5 I Initial Settings, 2 Initial Settings Overview, 2 Interface Settings, 2 M Messages with Code Numbers, 16 Messages without Code
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