Connecting The Printer; Ethernet Network - Brady BradyPrinter S3700 User Manual

Connecting the Printer

Connect to a computer in one or more of the following ways:
• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Directly with a USB cable.

Ethernet Network

This section describes how to configure the printer to communicate via an Ethernet (TCP/IP)
connection.
If using a Windows driver (see
configure the Ethernet connection before installing the driver. If the driver is already installed before
configuring the Ethernet connection, you may need to edit the port settings for the printer in Windows
to update the IP address.
1. On the touchscreen, touch Menu.
2. Under System, touch Setup.
3. Touch Connection.
4. Tap Ethernet Address.
5. Touch IP Settings and choose either DHCP or Static.
• DHCP: DHCP addressing is dynamic and the system uses a DNS server in the printer IP address
for you. No additional fields need to be entered.
• Static: For static addressing, you must supply the printer's IP address. On the Ethernet screen fill in
the following information. You may need to get assistance from your network administrator.
• IP Address: Enter the printer's IP address.
• Subnet Mask: Enter a subnet mask if you are using one.
• Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway.
• DNS Server (Primary): Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.
• DNS Server (Secondary): Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.
IMPORTANT!
6. Touch OK to accept the changes.
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network - This method allows multiple computers to send label files to the printer.
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wireless network (depending on your printer model).
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(depending on your printer model).
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If no DNS server is being used, enter 0.0.0.0 for both the primary and secondary
DNS servers.
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Connecting the Printer
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