User guide

Using the Printer with LAN Server

Chapter 8: Using the Printer with LAN Server ❖ 8-5

Establishing

an IP/Network

Connection

(TCP/IP Only)

To establish an IP/network connection, use the following

procedures to assign a node name and the hardware address.

These procedures are required for printing in LAN Server via

TCP/IP.

Assigning a

Node Name

Note

To start this procedure, the IP address on the XNIC must be

None.

The workstation or host from which the IP address will be

assigned for the printer must be on the same network

segment as the printer.

Assign a node name by opening the TCP/IP folder. Then

open the TCP/IP configuration window.

 Click the Services tab and select page 3 of 3.

 Click in the HOST box (even if no entries are present).

Select Add.

The HOST Entry-Add window appears.

Enter the new settings for the following:

 IP Address (required)

 HostName (required)

 Alias (optional)

 Comments (optional).

When you finish entering the required settings and any

optional ones, save them and exit from the TCP/IP folder.

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