Configuring IPX frame types

To use IPX/SPX protocol networks (for example, Novell NetWare), the format of the network communication frames must be specified for the printer. In most cases, you can keep the Auto setting. However, you can manually set the frame type format, if required. Take the following step to change the frame type format:

1Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

2Press the Scroll buttons until NetWare appears and press OK.

3Press the Scroll buttons until the desired frame type appears.

Auto: Automatically senses and limits the frame type to the first one detected.

802.2: Limits the frame type to IPX over IEEE 802.2 with IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be discarded.

802.3: Limits the frame type to IPX over IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be discarded.

Ethernet II: Limits the frame type to IPX over Ethernet Frames. All others will be discarded.

SNAP: Limits the frame type to IPX over SNAP with IEEE 802.3 frames. All others will be discarded.

Off: Disables the IPX/SPX protocol.

4Press OK to save the selection.

5Press Stop to return to Standby mode.

Setting Ethernet speed

You can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections.

1Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

2Press the Scroll buttons until Ethernet Speed appears and press OK.

3Press the Scroll buttons until the speed you want appears and press OK.

4Press Stop to return to Standby mode.

Restoring the network configuration

You can return the network configuration to its default settings.

1Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

2Press the Scroll buttons until Clear Setting appears and press OK.

3Press OK when Yes appears to restore the network configuration.

4Power the printer off and back on.

Printing a network configuration page

The network configuration page shows how the network interface card on your printer is configured.

1Press Menu until Network appears on the bottom line of the display and press OK.

2Press the Scroll buttons until Network Info appears and press OK.

3Press OK when Yes appears.

The network configuration page prints out.

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Sharp ML-4550 manual Configuring IPX frame types, Setting Ethernet speed, Restoring the network configuration

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