Network Server Setup Requirements; Windows Networks; Appletalk Networks; Unix Networks - EFI DocuColor 5000 Configuration And Setup

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Network server setup requirements

This section provides basic information about configuring the Fiery EXP8000/50 and
using it on the network. It does not explain network functions for printing in general.
Only information specific to the Fiery EXP8000/50 is presented. Setting up the network
environment correctly requires the presence and active cooperation of the network
administrator. Detailed instructions for configuring networks is beyond the scope of this
manual. For information, see your network documentation.
Configure the network and servers, and ensure that there is a live network connection before
you configure Fiery EXP8000/50 network settings in Setup. This allows the Fiery EXP8000/
50 to query the network for zones, servers, and server-based queues.
Whenever you change the configuration of the Fiery EXP8000/50, digital press, or network at
your site, alter the settings to correspond to the changed environment. Changing network or
port settings may require that you make changes to other Setup options, as well.

Windows networks

• The Fiery EXP8000/50 requires a valid IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.
Enter these addresses manually or use DHCP or BOOTP protocols to assign them
dynamically. Make sure the Fiery EXP8000/50 name and address are listed in a domain name
server (DNS) or hosts name database used by your system.
If more than one Fiery EXP8000/50 print connection is published (for example, if both the
Print queue and the Hold queue are published), consider creating a printer for each print
connection, so that users can print to each connection directly.
• Configure the Fiery EXP8000/50 with the correct Windows domain name.
This is especially important for Windows printing, also known as SMB printing.
To use Microsoft Active Directory, you must assign the Fiery EXP8000/50 to a domain.
If you assign the Fiery EXP8000/50 to a workgroup, you cannot use Active Directory.

AppleTalk networks

AppleShare servers require no special configuration.

UNIX networks

• When you configure a UNIX workstation with the lpr protocol and connect to the Fiery
EXP8000/50 over a TCP/IP network, you can print directly to the Fiery EXP8000/50.
• Setting up UNIX workstations requires an administrator with root privileges. After the initial
configuration, UNIX users submit print jobs to a named printer.
• The Fiery EXP8000/50 is a printer controller that understands lpr protocols.
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