Xerox 6120 manual Making the Connection, Ethernet Interface, Using DHCP, Network Connection

Making the Connection

Ethernet Interface

An RJ45 connector can be used as the Ethernet interface for this printer.

When connecting your printer to an Ethernet network, the tasks you perform depend on how you plan to set the printer’s IP (Internet Protocol) address.

Since the IP address for each PC and printer on your network must be unique, you usually need to modify this preset address so it doesn’t conflict with any other IP address or your network or any attached network. You can do this in one of two ways. Each is explained in detail in the following sections.

„Using DHCP

„Setting the address manually

Using DHCP

If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the printer’s IP address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server when you turn on the printer. (For a description of DHCP, see the Network Printing section in the Phaser 6120 Reference Guide on the Software and Documentation CD-ROM.)

" If your printer is not automatically assigned an IP address, verify that DHCP is enabled on the printer (MENU > PRINTABLE PAGES MENU > CONFIGURATION). If it is not enabled, you can enable it in

the MENU > CONNECTION SETUP > NETWORK SETUP > TCP/IP > DHCP/BOOTP menu.

1Connect your printer to the network.

Using an Ethernet cable, plug the RJ45 connector into the Ethernet interface port of the printer.

2Turn on your PC and printer.

3When the printer’s message window displays READY, install the printer driver and utilities.

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