TCP/IP (LPD or Port9100)
Computer Setup
This requires the computers in the networking environment to be configured to communicate with the machine.
Test Print
A print job should be submitted to make sure that the machine has been installed and configured correctly.
Network Communication Setup
This section describes how to set up the network communication parameters of the machine.
At the machine, perform these steps.
NOTE: Keep the SNMP port enabled while you use the machine on the TCP/IP network.
NOTE: Some of the configuration options for this protocol are only available from CentreWare Internet Services. Refer to CentreWare Internet Services on page 147.
Initially, boot the LPD port or Port9100.
1.Connect the machine to the network.
2.Press the <Log In/Out> button on the control panel, and then type the System Administrator login ID to enter the System Administration mode.
NOTE: The passcode may also be required depending on the machine configuration.
3.Press the <Machine Status> button on the control panel, and then select the [Tools] tab on the screen.
4.Select [System Settings] in the menu at the left side of the screen.
5.Select [Connectivity & Network Setup] in the [Group] menu.
6.Select [Port Settings] in the [Features] menu.
7.If you are using the LPD port, select [LPD] and [Change Settings]. If you are using Port9100, select [Port9100] and [Change Settings].
8.Select [Port Status] and [Change Settings].
9.Select [Enabled] and [Save].
Next, establish TCP/IP.
1.Select [Connectivity & Network Setup] in the [Group] menu, and then select [Protocol Settings] in the [Features] menu.
2.Under [TCP/IP - IP Mode], select [IPv4 Mode], [IPv6 Mode], or [Dual Stack].
When [IPv4 Mode] or [Dual Stack] is selected in step 2
3.Select [IP Address Resolution], and then [Change Settings].
4.Select a method for establishing an IP address from [DHCP], [BOOTP], [RARP], [DHCP/Autonet], and [STATIC], and then select [Save].
NOTE: Use the DHCP server together with the Windows Internet Name Server (WINS) server.
If you selected [STATIC] in step 4, then proceed to step 5 to configure the protocol settings. Otherwise, proceed to step 11.