Canon imageCLASS 2300 Network Manual
Canon imageCLASS 2300 Network Manual

Canon imageCLASS 2300 Network Manual

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  • Page 1 Network Guide Network Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 2300 Network Guide...
  • Page 3: Manuals For The Machine

    Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Some of the manuals listed below are only supplied with the Network Model of this machine. Guides with this symbol are book manuals. •...
  • Page 4 Includes troubleshooting, network settings, software information, the glossary and the index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ............vii How to Use This Manual .
  • Page 6 Windows 2000/XP ......... .2-26 Windows NT 4.0 .
  • Page 7 Chapter 6 Appendix Troubleshooting ..........6-2 How to Uninstall Software.
  • Page 8: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS 2300. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 9: Displays Used In This Manual

    Displays Used in This Manual Screenshots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see, depending on the model or options that come with your machine. The keys or buttons which you should press are marked with below.
  • Page 10: Legal Notices

    Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo and NetSpot are trademarks of Canon Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. AppleTalk and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PCL, HP, and HP-UX are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
  • Page 11: Disclaimers

    Disclaimers The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.
  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Before You Start This chapter describes what you need to know before you start using the machine, including the network environments the machine is compatible with, and how to check the network environment you are using. System Environment Requirements ......... 1-2 System Environment Requirements for Printing .
  • Page 13: System Environment Requirements

    System Environment Requirements This section describes the system environments the machine is compatible with. System Environment Requirements for Printing The following network and system environments are compatible when printing with the machine: ■ Printing Using a TCP/IP Network: Compatible OS: Compatible Computers: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000;...
  • Page 14 ■ Printing Using a NetBIOS Network: Compatible OS: Compatible Computers: Required Memory for Computers: More than 16MB IMPORTANT • If you are using Windows NT 4.0, install Service Pack 5 or later. • While it is possible to set AppleTalk protocol settings, you cannot print from a Macintosh computer.
  • Page 15: Checking Your Network Environment

    Checking Your Network Environment Refer to the following diagram examples to confirm the network environment that is connected to the machine, and then perform the necessary operations for that environment. Sample Windows Network With a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, a NetWare, TCP/IP, or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used for printing.
  • Page 16: Without A Netware Server

    Without a NetWare Server In a network environment like the one below, either TCP/IP or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used. Multiple protocols can also be used at the same time. NetBIOS is available only for Windows 95/98/Me. Windows 95 Windows 98 Depending on the protocol, see the following:...
  • Page 17: Sample Unix Network

    Sample UNIX Network With UNIX computers, theTCP/IP protocol is used. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/ IP Network (Windows/UNIX).") Solaris (Sun OS) Using a Network with Various Types of Computers When there are various types of computers on the network, network operations depend on the type of computer being used.
  • Page 18 Depending on the protocol, see the following: • Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)" • Chapter 3, "Using a NetWare Network (Windows)" • Chapter 4, "Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me)" Checking Your Network Environment...
  • Page 19 Checking Your Network Environment...
  • Page 20: Using A Tcp/Ip Network (Windows/Unix)

    Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX) This chapter describes the settings and procedures necessary to connect and use the machine with a TCP/IP network. TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures ......... 2-2 Preparation for Protocol Settings .
  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Network Setup Procedures

    Protocol Settings (See "Protocol Settings," on p. 2-13.) Specify the machine's advanced protocol settings. To specify the settings use: • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon utility software) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon utility software) • A web browser (Remote UI) • An FTP client Computer Settings for Printing (See "Setting Up a Computer for Printing,"...
  • Page 22: Preparation For Protocol Settings

    You can use any of the following to specify the settings. Specify the settings using the easiest method. • The machine's control panel (Additional Functions menu) • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • The ARP/PING commands IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 23 Additional Functions Press [Additional Functions]. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS menu appears. Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <06 SYSTEM SETTINGS> ➞ press [OK]. Each time you press option becomes highlighted. The SYSTEM SETTINGS menu appears. IMPORTANT When <ENTER A MANAGEMENT ID NUMBER> is displayed, input the System Administration ID and the System Password.
  • Page 24 Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <01 AUTO> or <02 FIXED>. ● If you have selected <01 AUTO>: ❑ Press [OK]. The AUTO menu appears. ❑ Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to select <01 DHCP>, <02 BOOTP>, or <03 RARP> ➞...
  • Page 25 ❑ Enter the number using the numeric keys ➞ press [OK]. OPER SYMBOLS The NETWORK SETTINGS menu returns. NOTE • You can delete the number you entered by pressing • If the number has been previously entered, press number. • You can move the cursor by pressing Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <05 DNS SERVER ADD.>...
  • Page 26: Setting The Host Name

    Make sure that <06 DNS DYNAMIC SET> is highlighted ➞ press [OK]. The DNS DYNAMIC SET menu appears. Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <01 OFF> or <02 ON> ➞ press [OK]. The NETWORK SETTINGS menu returns. Setting the Host Name Follow the procedures below to specify the host name of this machine.
  • Page 27 Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <03 NETWORK SETTINGS> ➞ press [OK]. The NETWORK SETTINGS menu appears. Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <07 HOST NAME> ➞ press [OK]. The display for entering the host name appears. Enter the host name using the numeric keys ➞...
  • Page 28: Setting The Domain Name

    Setting the Domain Name Follow the procedures below to specify the domain name of this machine. Additional Functions Press [Additional Functions]. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS menu appears. Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <06 SYSTEM SETTINGS> ➞ press [OK]. Each time you press option becomes highlighted.
  • Page 29: Checking The Current Network Settings

    Enter the domain name using the numeric keys ➞ press [OK]. Input Example: organization_company.com You can change the input mode by pressing [INPUT MODE] (F4). (See Chapter OPER SYMBOLS 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the Reference Guide.) The NETWORK SETTINGS menu returns.
  • Page 30: Settings Using Netspot Device Installer

    Press [F3] (▼) or [F4] (▲) to highlight <09 VIEW IP ADDRESS> ➞ press [OK]. The VIEW IP ADDRESS menu appears. Press [F2] (▼) or [F3] (▲) to display the setting you want to check. Each time you press DEFAULT GATEWAY, DNS SERVER ADD., HOST NAME, and DOMAIN NAME are displayed in sequence.
  • Page 31: Settings Using Arp/Ping Commands

    Settings Using ARP/PING Commands Start up the MS-DOS prompt or the Command prompt. If you are using UNIX, display the console screen, and then log in as a superuser. Execute the following command to add a static entry to the arp table.
  • Page 32: Protocol Settings

    Specify the settings using the easiest method. • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • A web browser (Remote UI) •...
  • Page 33: Settings Using A Web Browser (Remote Ui)

    • The online instructions on how to install and set protocol settings using NetSpot Device Installer are found in the Readme file and Online Help, respectively, included in the NetSpot Device Installer folder on the Network User Software CD-ROM. Settings Using a Web Browser (Remote UI) Start the web browser ➞...
  • Page 34 Select [Administrator Mode] ➞ click [OK]. The Remote UI starts. NOTE If a password has been set for the machine, enter the password ➞ click [OK]. If no password has been set, it is not necessary to enter a password. Protocol Settings 2-15...
  • Page 35 Under [Device Manager] in the left column of the screen ➞ click [Network]. The [Network] page is displayed. Click [Edit] at the right of [TCP/IP]. Scroll down if TCP/IP is not visible. The [Edit TCP/IP Protocol Settings] page is displayed. 2-16 Protocol Settings...
  • Page 36 Specify the setting method for the machine IP address. To use [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP] for the IP address setting, select [On]. If selecting [Off] for [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP], the machine does not check the protocols. If neither DHCP, BOOTP, nor RARP can be used, the IP address specified in [IP Address] is allocated.
  • Page 37 Specify [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Gateway Address]. In [IP Address], enter the machine IP address. In [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway Address], enter the subnet mask and gateway address used by the TCP/IP network. NOTE If you are using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, some of the items above are not used. The values obtained from DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP are used.
  • Page 38: Settings Using The Ftp Client

    To use the DNS dynamic update function, select [On] in [DNS Dynamic Update] ➞ specify the following item settings. In [DNS Host Name], enter the host name of this machine. Input Example : sales_printer In [DNS Domain Name], enter the domain name of this machine. Input Example : sales_dpt.xyz_company.co.jp NOTE •...
  • Page 39 Enter "root" as the user name. ● If a password is set for the machine: ❑ Enter the password set for the machine. ● If no password is set: ❑ Press [Enter] on the keyboard without entering a password. NOTE •...
  • Page 40: Setting Up A Computer For Printing

    Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed the protocol settings of the machine, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing. ■ Connecting to a TCP/IP Network All computers that use the printer must have TCP/IP client software installed and must be enabled for TCP/IP network use.
  • Page 41: Printer Connection Method (Lpd/Raw)

    IMPORTANT • If the IP address range settings in the Remote UI do not permit the IP address of a computer in which a printer driver is installed, you cannot print from the computer. For details, see Chapter 2, "Remote UI Functions," in the Remote UI Guide. •...
  • Page 42 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ❑ On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. ❑ Right click the printer icon you installed in step 1. ❑ On the pop-up menu, click [Properties]. Setting Up a Computer for Printing 2-23...
  • Page 43 Specify the Spool settings. ❑ Click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] sheet. ❑ Click [Spool Settings] to open the [Spool Settings] dialog box. ❑ Select [Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster]. ❑ Click [OK]. 2-24 Setting Up a Computer for Printing...
  • Page 44 Click [Add Port] to open the [Add Port] dialog box. ❑ Select [Other]. ❑ Under [Click the type of port you want to add], select [CANON LPR Port] ➞ click [OK]. The [Add LPR Port] dialog box opens. ❑ Enter the printer host name or IP address in [Host Name] or [IP Address].
  • Page 45: Windows 2000/Xp

    Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer destination settings are complete. Windows 2000/XP Install the printer driver. (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the PCL Driver Guide.) When the dialog box for selecting the printer connection method appears, select [Local printer] ➞...
  • Page 46 [Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window appears. If the dialog box displays <Additional Port Information Required>, follow the instructions on the screen to search again, or select [Standard-Canon Network Printing Device with P9100] from [Device type] ➞ click [Next] to exit the Wizard. ❑...
  • Page 47 If you are using LPD, change the port configuration information. ❑ Click [Configure Port]. ❑ Select [LPR] under [Protocol], enter "LP" in [Queue Name] under [LPR Settings] ➞ click [OK]. NOTE • If you are using Raw, this step is not required. •...
  • Page 48: Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0 Check that [Microsoft Windows TCP/IP Printing] is installed. ❑ Right click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the screen ➞ click [Properties]. ❑ Click the [Services] tab to display the [Services] sheet. If [Microsoft TCP/IP Printing] is not included in [Network Services], proceed to step 2;...
  • Page 49 Open the [Printer Properties] dialog box. ❑ On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. ❑ Right click the printer icon you want to use for printing. ❑ On the pop-up menu, click [Properties]. Set up the printing destination. ❑...
  • Page 50: Unix

    Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer destination settings are complete. UNIX NOTE Printing using LPD is explained below. For an explanation of the printing procedure using FTP, see "Printer Management," on p. 2-37. Log in to a workstation as a superuser. Set up the spooling system.
  • Page 51 ● Example using Red Hat Linux ❑ Start the Printer Configuration utility on the Control Panel. ❑ Select [Add] ➞ [Other Unix (lpd) Queue] ➞ press [OK]. ❑ In [Printer Name], [Remote Host], and [Remote Queue], enter the desired print queue name, print IP address or name, and "LP".
  • Page 52: Printer Connection (Ipp)

    NOTE • The admintool utility, SAM utility, and SMIT utility belong to the operating systems. For specific operating instructions, see the operating system manual. • The above procedures are only examples. The setup procedures for your environment may differ. • You can specify a print queue.
  • Page 53 Enter the URL of your printer. ❑ Click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the printer connection method appears. ❑ Select [Network Printer] ➞ click [Next]. A dialog box for locating your printer appears. ❑ Select [Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet] ➞ enter the following URL in [URL] ➞...
  • Page 54: Print Server Settings

    Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The printer destination settings are complete. Print Server Settings If Windows NT or Windows 2000/XP is on your network, the following procedure enables you to set up a print server for more efficient management of network printers.
  • Page 55 Specify the Sharing settings. ❑ Select [Shared] ➞ enter a share name. ❑ If you are using Windows NT, select the printer driver you want to install from [Alternate Drivers]. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, click [Additional Drivers] ➞ select the printer driver you want to install. ❑...
  • Page 56: Printer Management

    • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • A web browser (Remote UI) •...
  • Page 57 Execute the following command. ftp <machine IP address> Enter "root" as the user name. If a password is set for the machine, enter your password. If no password is set, press [Enter] key on the keyboard without entering a password. You can perform the following operations: - Printing a file: PRINTER...
  • Page 58: Using A Netware Network (Windows)

    Using a NetWare Network (Windows) This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetWare network. NetWare Network Setup Procedures ........3-2 NetWare Print Service Settings .
  • Page 59: Netware Network Setup Procedures

    • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NWADMIN or PCONSOLE (Novell software provided with NetWare) Protocol Settings (See "Protocol Settings," on p. 3-8.) Specify the protocol settings.
  • Page 60: Netware Print Service Settings

    • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NWADMIN or PCONSOLE (Novell software provided with NetWare) IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 61: Settings Using Netspot Console Or Netspot Device Installer

    ■ Queue Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode This machine supports both queue server mode and remote printer mode. • Queue Server Mode When the machine is used in the queue server mode, all print server functions are provided by the machine itself; no other print server hardware or software is required. In NDS queue server mode (NDS PServer), the NDS print server is used for printing.
  • Page 62 Specify the [Print Server name], [Printer], and [Queue] settings. ❑ Enter the print server name in [Print Server name]. To use an existing print server, click the button to the right of [Print Server name] ➞ select the print server from the list box. ❑...
  • Page 63: Using Pconsole In The Queue Server Mode Or Remote Printer Mode In The Bindery Mode (Netware 3.X)

    Using PCONSOLE in the Queue Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode in the Bindery Mode (NetWare 3.x) Log in to NetWare as Supervisor ➞ start PCONSOLE. If you have not set up a print server yet, set up the print server.
  • Page 64 ❑ From [Configured Printers], select the number of the printer you want to use ➞ press [Enter] on the keyboard. ❑ To use queue server mode, select printer number [0]. For remote printer mode, you can select your desired printer number. Specify the printer name, type, etc.
  • Page 65: Protocol Settings

    Specify the settings using the easiest method. • NetSpot Device Installer (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • NetSpot Console (via a web browser) (Canon software included on the Network User Software CD-ROM) • A web browser (Remote UI) •...
  • Page 66 • The online instructions on how to install and set protocol settings using NetSpot Device Installer are found in the Readme file and Online Help, respectively, included in the NetSpot Device Installer folder on the Network User Software CD-ROM. • To specify settings using software other than NetSpot Console or NetSpot Device Installer, see Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)."...
  • Page 67: Setting Up A Computer For Printing

    Setting Up a Computer for Printing After you have completed NetWare print service settings and printer protocol settings, you are ready to set up each of the computers for printing. Connecting to a NetWare Network In order to use a NetWare network, all computers that will perform printing need to have NetWare client software installed.
  • Page 68: Using A Netbios Network (Windows 95/98/Me)

    Using a NetBIOS Network (Windows 95/98/Me) This chapter describes settings and procedures for using the machine with a NetBIOS network. NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures ........4-2 Setting Up a Computer for Printing.
  • Page 69: Netbios Network Setup Procedures

    NetBIOS Network Setup Procedures To use a NetBIOS network, it is necessary to perform the following procedures. Network Cable Connection (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the PCL Printer Guide.) Connect the network cables in accordance with the PCL Printer Guide. Computer Settings for Printing (See "Setting Up a Computer for Printing,"...
  • Page 70: Setting Up A Computer For Printing

    Setting Up a Computer for Printing To set up each of the computers for printing, follow the procedure below. NetBIOS Network Connection Method Each computer used for printing must have NetBEUI client software installed. To check whether NetBEUI client software is installed, follow the procedure below. Right click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the screen ➞...
  • Page 71: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver In order to print, it is necessary to install the printer driver. (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine," in the PCL Driver Guide.) When the screen for selecting the printer destination is displayed during printer driver installation, select [Local Printer].
  • Page 72 ❑ Right click the [printer] icon you want to use for printing ➞ click [Properties]. Specify the Spool settings. ❑ Click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] sheet. ❑ Click [Spool Setting] to open the [Printer Spool Setting] dialog box. ❑...
  • Page 73 - 3. Press of the display. - 4. Press • If [CANONxxxxxx (CANON Port)] is not displayed in [Print to the following port], see "Troubleshooting," on p. 6-2. Click [OK] to enable the settings. The printer destination settings are complete.
  • Page 74: Using Utility Software For Network And Device Settings

    Using Utility Software for Network and Device Settings This chapter describes the utility software used for managing networks and printers. NetSpot Device Installer ..........5-2 NetSpot Console.
  • Page 75: Netspot Device Installer

    NetSpot Device Installer NetSpot Device Installer is utility software for specifying the initial settings of Canon devices connected to a network. Available on the CD-ROM, NetSpot Device Installer can be accessed directly without installation, enabling network users to quickly and easily specify the initial settings of network devices.
  • Page 76: Netspot Console

    NetSpot Console NetSpot Console is utility software capable of managing devices connected to a network. This software enables network administrators to set or view various types of information about network devices using a web browser, such as list or map display of devices, detailed protocol settings, display and notification of device status, and job manipulations.
  • Page 77: Displaying The Netspot Console User's Guide

    Displaying the NetSpot Console User's Guide Insert the Network User Software Disc into the CD-ROM drive. Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon ➞ click [Open] on the pop- up menu. Install Acrobat Reader in your computer. If Acrobat or Acrobat Reader is already installed in your computer, this step is not required.
  • Page 78 Appendix This chapter describes how to resolve printing problems, how to uninstall software, network setting items and software for doing so, the glossary, and the index. Troubleshooting ............6-2 How to Uninstall Software.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to resolve basic network printing problems. Detailed information concerning the machine cannot be set or browsed using a web browser (Remote UI). Cause The IP addresses of computers on which the web browser (Remote UI) is used are not allowed in the IP Address Range Settings menu in the Remote UI.
  • Page 80 • If you are using LPD with Windows 95/98/Me, confirm that the spooling settings are made correctly. (See steps 3 to 5 in "Windows 95/98/Me," on p. 2- 22.) Cause 4 The name of the file being printed is too long. Remedy Normally LPR (or the Microsoft TCP/IP Printer, if you are using Windows NT/ 2000/XP) sends jobs either under the name of the application software used for...
  • Page 81 Remedy Check the following: • Confirm that the proper print driver is installed. If you are printing from Windows 95/98/Me, each computer must have a printer driver installed. • For instructions on installing printer drivers, see Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
  • Page 82 Cause 4 The IP address of the computer from which data are to be sent to the machine is not permitted in the IP Address Range Settings menu in the Remote UI. Remedy Check the IP address range settings in the Remote UI. (See Chapter 2, "Remote UI Functions,"...
  • Page 83: How To Uninstall Software

    The print destination port can be set using the [Details] sheet in the printer Properties dialog box. The Canon LPR Port is displayed on the screen in a format such as <172.20.88.125@LP (Canon LPR Port)>. Insert the Network User Software CD-ROM provided with the machine into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 84: Netbios/Netbeui Port Monitor Utility Deletion

    NetBIOS/NetBEUI Port Monitor Utility Deletion On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] ➞ click [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Application Add/Delete] icon. Select the software you want to delete from the software list ➞ click [Add/Delete]. A confirmation message is displayed. Click [Yes].
  • Page 85: Network Setting Items

    Network Setting Items Network Setting Items Using the Control Panel You can change the settings of the machine with the control panel of the machine. The setting items you can change are shown below. ■ System Settings Item Network Settings IP Address Auto IP Address Subnet Mask...
  • Page 86: Network Setting Items Using Netspot Console, Netspot Device Installer, A Web Browser (Remote Ui), Or An Ftp Client

    Network Setting Items Using NetSpot Console, NetSpot Device Installer, a Web Browser (Remote UI), or an FTP Client You can change the settings of the machine with NetSpot Console, NetSpot Device Installer, a web browser (Remote UI), or an FTP Client. The setting items you can change are shown in the tables that follow.
  • Page 87: Common Settings

    ■ Common Settings Item Device Name (DEVICE_NAME) Location (SYS_LOC) Administrator (SYS_CONTACT) Contact Person (SERVICE_MAN_NAME) Phone (SERVICE_TEL)* Comment (E-mail) (SERVICE_COMMENT)* Password (ROOT_PWD) Permit End User's Job Operation (USER_JOB_CONT)** Display Language (DISP_LANG)** Link (LINK_NAME)** URL (LINK_URL)** Comments (LINK_COMMENT)** Download Site Link (DOWNLOAD_SITE_ NAME)** Download Site URL (DOWNLOAD_SITE_...
  • Page 88 ■ TCP/IP Settings Item Frame Type Frame type used with TCP/IP (TCP_FRAME_TYPE) Whether DHCP is used in setting the IP Use DHCP (DHCP_ENB) address Use BOOTP Whether BOOTP is used in setting the IP (BOOTP_ENB) address Whether RARP is used in setting the IP Use RARP (RARP_ENB) address IP address (INT_ADDR)
  • Page 89 ■ NetWare Settings Item Frame Type (NW_FRAME_TYPE) NCP Burst Mode (NCP_BURST_MODE)** Bindery PServer Print Server Name (PSERVER_BINDERY_ NAME) NetWare Server Name (PSERVER_BINDERY) Polling Interval (BINDERY_JOB_ CHECK_DELAY) NDS PServer Print Server Name (PSERVER_NDS_ NAME) NDS Tree (PSERVER_NDS_ TREE) Context Name (PSERVER_NDS_ CONTEXT) Polling Interval (NDS_JOB_CHECK_...
  • Page 90 NPrinter Print Server Name Name of NetWare print server being used (NPRINTER_PS_NAME) Printer Number Number of printer (0 to 254) connected to (NPRINTER_NO) NetWare print server ■ NetBIOS Settings Item Base Protocol Protocol used for communication (if (LSLM_ENB)* NetBIOS is used) Setting Description Network Setting Items (null)
  • Page 91: Available Software For Network Settings

    Available Software for Network Settings You can specify the network settings of the machine using the following software: Item NetWare Protocol Settings (See p. 3-8.) TCP/IP Preparation for Protocol Settings (See p. 2-3.) TCP/IP Protocol Settings (See p. 2-13.) NetBIOS Protocol Settings ✔: Available —: Not Available...
  • Page 92: Glossary

    Glossary Banding Specifies the method for the Banding operation performed in the printer driver. As Banding defines the output image data of a page by processing it in rectangular bitmap sections called Bands, you can print a document faster. If [On] is selected, Banding is constantly performed; but if [Auto] is selected, Banding is performed only when necessary.
  • Page 93 A graphics language that allows computer applications to draw graphic images using printers. Images in HP-GL/2 are represented as vector graphics. Vector objects describe an image in terms of geometric shapes, such as lines and polygons, and fills. HP-GL/2 is supported by your Canon machine. 6-16 Glossary...
  • Page 94 HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The client-server TCP/IP protocol used on the World Wide Web for the transfer of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) documents across the Internet. Internet Protocol (IP) The underlying set of networking rules that describes how data is transmitted across the Internet.
  • Page 95 NetBEUI NetBIOS Enhanced User Interface. NetBEUI is a network protocol originally designed by IBM and later extended by Microsoft and Novell. In a small network, NetBEUI is more efficient than other protocols such as TCP/IP. It is supported natively by IBM operating systems and Microsoft Windows to provide services such as file sharing and printing.
  • Page 96 Raster Raster graphics describes an image as a pattern of dots, compared to vector graphics which represents an image as a geometrical formula. Each row of color dots in the mosaic of color dots constitutes one raster graphic. In a printer, a raster graphic is used as the master image from which a page is printed, because the image can be transferred to paper by printing one raster at a time.
  • Page 97 TCP/IP Acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The protocol used to connect to the Internet and to wide-area networks. Token Ring A local area network system developed by IBM, in which conflict during message transmission is avoided by granting "tokens" that allow computers to send messages. The system can transmit data at 4 or 16 Mbps.
  • Page 98: Index

    Banner page, 2-18, 3-2 Bindery Mode, 2-38, 3-3 Bindery PServer, 3-4, 6-12 BOOTP, 2-3, 2-17, 6-2, 6-15 Buffer size, 6-15 CANON LPR Port, 2-25 CANON Port, 4-6 Checking Your Network Environment, 1-4 Command prompt, 2-12, 2-19, 2-37 Common Settings, 6-10 Config File, 2-20...
  • Page 99 Host Name, 6-8 HP-GL/2, 6-16 HP-UX, 2-12, 2-32 HTTP, 6-17 IBM-AIX, 2-12, 2-32 Installing the Printer Driver, 3-10, 4-4 Internet Protocol (IP), 6-17 IP Address, 2-3, 2-12, 2-18, 6-2, 6-8, 6-17 IP Address Auto, 6-8 IP Address Range Settings, 2-22, 2-33, 4-4, 6-2, 6-3, 6-5, 6-11 IPP, 2-2, 2-21, 2-22, 6-17 IPP Client software, 2-33...
  • Page 100 NPrinter, 3-4, 6-13 NWADMIN, 3-3 OS/2, 6-18 Packet Signature, 6-18 Pause Printing and Cancel All Documents, 2-22 PCONSOLE, 3-3, 3-4 Ping, 2-12 Preparation for Protocol Settings, 2-3 Print Queue, 2-25, 2-28, 2-30, 2-33 Print Server Name, 6-3 Print Server Settings, 2-35 Printer Connection Method, 2-22, 2-33 Printer Destination, 3-10, 4-4 Printer Management...
  • Page 101 Settings, 6-11 Token Ring, 6-20 Turbolinux, 2-12, 2-32 Turbolinux 4.0, 2-14 Types of Print Service, 3-3 UAA, 6-20 Uninstall Software, 6-6 UNIX, 1-6, 2-2, 2-12, 2-19, 2-31, 2-37 Upgrade Firmware, 2-37 URL, 2-14, 6-20 Using a Network With Various Types of Computers, 1-6 Using Utility Software for network and device settings, 5-1...
  • Page 102 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A.

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