Operating Instructions Administrator Reference
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Configuring the printer
Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol.
•Confirm that the TCP/IP protocol is set to be active. (The factory default is active.)
•Assign an IP address and make other settings required for using the TCP/IP protocol.
Reference
For more information about how to make the above settings, see "Windows 2000 Con figuration" in
Printer Client Reference that comes with this printer.
If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.231 “Using DHCP”.
Note
❒After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.
AClick [Start], point to [Programs], point to [Accessories] and then click [Command Prompt].
BType the following: (Example IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C:> ping 192.168.15.16
If the address has been configured correctly, the following message a ppears.
Reply from 192.168.15.16
If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following messag e appears.
Request timed out.
Configuring a Windows 2000 computer
Follow these steps to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use the TCP/IP protocol.
A
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AClick [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].
B
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BClick [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].