Setup

Step 2: Setting up TCP/IP on the printer

You need to set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for the printer. It can be set by using one of the following three methods.

Using the DHCP server

Using the KX-Printer Network Setup Tool

Using the Printer Panel

If the administrator manages the network with DHCP server, it will automatically assign an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. These can be viewed by printing out the configuration page (see below).

For the instructions of another method, refer to “Network” section in the Operating Instructions (see “Using the Manuals” on page 27).

1Turn the printer on (see “Power On” on page 29).

2Press MENU/EXIT (PAUSE) button on the printer panel.

3Press (CONTINUE) button until Test Page menu appears.

4Press ENTER button.

Menu Map item menu appears.

5Press (CONTINUE) button until Configuration Page item menu appears.

6Press ENTER button.

The configuration page will be printed.

7Confirm the IP Address and MAC Address on the configuration page.

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Step 3: Setting the PostScript printer driver

For Mac OS 8.1 - Mac OS 9.2

If you want to select the KX-CL510 in Chooser, be sure the printer is connected to the network and turn it on in advance. Perform the following steps to select the KX- CL510 printer.

1Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2Confirm AppleTalk is active.

3Click the AdobePS printer icon in the Chooser.

4Select the correct AppleTalk zone if necessary.

5Select the AppleTalk name KX-CL510-XXXXXXfrom the “Select a PostScript Printer:” scroll list.

XXXXXX indicates the last 3 byte of MAC address of the printer network interface. You can obtain the number (hexadecimal six digits) from the label near the network interface connector or by printing a configuration page.

If an icon is not appeared on the left of the printer name you selected, follow the instructions below.

(1) Click [Create].

(2) Confirm that an icon appears to the left of the printer name.

The KX-CL510 desktop printer icon is created on your desktop screen.

6Close the Chooser.

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Panasonic KX-CL510, KX-CL500 Setting up TCP/IP on the printer, Setting the PostScript printer driver For Mac OS 8.1 Mac OS

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