Contents Contents Welcome Trademark Acknowledgements ...........1-2 Getting Ready Selecting the Network Print Method..........2-2 For Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME................2-2 For Windows NT 4.0..............2-3 For Windows 2000/ Windows XP ..........2-4 Checking the Setup Procedures..........2-5 Peer-to-Peer Printing..............2-5 LPR / PORT 9100 Printing ............2-6 Connecting a Network Cable Types of Cable That Can Be Used..........3-1...
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Contents 6.2.3 Printing to Port 9100 ..............6-7 Windows 2000/ Windows XP ............. 6-7 Appendix Product Specifications..............7-1 Troubleshooting ................7-1...
Contents User Instructions For European Users CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under EU directives.
Contents For users in countries subject to Class B regulations This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cable is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules. For users in countries not subject to Class B regulations WARNING This is a Class A product.
Welcome Welcome This manual provides information on how to setup and use a copier as a network printer. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using these functions. For instructions on how to use the copier itself and general safety precautions, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the copier.
Welcome Trademark Acknowledgements Ethernet is a resistered trademark of Xerox Corporation. PCL is registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are resistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications logo, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and Netscape are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
Getting Ready Getting Ready This manual includes detailed information on how to use a copier as a network printer. However, not all of this information will be required by all users. This getting ready is designed to make it easier to find the information and procedures required for your setup.
Getting Ready Selecting the Network Print Method Once a network card has been installed it is possible to use a number of methods for network printing. This section describes how to select the appropriate network print method for the type of operating system you are using.
Getting Ready For Windows NT 4.0 ■ LPR TCP/IP protocol Windows NT 4.0 LPR Printing Connects a copier and computer via the LPR Print service. The LPR Print service is supported by a standard installation of the It uses the TCP/IP protocol.
Getting Ready For Windows 2000/ Windows XP ■ LPR ■ PORT9100 TCP/IP protocol Windows 2000 Windows XP LPR Printing Connects a copier and computer via the LPR Print service. The LPR Print service is supported by a standard installation of the It uses the TCP/IP protocol.
Getting Ready Checking the Setup Procedures This section describes the required procedures for setting up network printing for the selected network print method. Peer-to-Peer Printing Connect the network cable. (“3 Connecting a Network Cable”) Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier.
Getting Ready LPR / PORT 9100 Printing Connect the network cable. (“3 Connecting a Network Cable”) Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier. (“4 Assigning an IP Address”) Print the Configuration Page and check the settings. (“5 Printing the Configuration Page”) Note The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not...
Connecting a Network Cable Connecting a Network Cable Connect a network cable to the copier. Types of Cable That Can Be Used Use a Category 5 or 5E network cable. Connecting the Network Cable Insert a network cable into the network port. Insert one end of the network cable into the network port as shown in the illustration.
Assigning an IP Address Assigning an IP Address Assign an IP address to the copier from the operation panel on the copier. Note Always assign an IP address only after consulting your network administrator. Entering the IP Address from the Operation Panel Use the 10-key pad on the operation panel to enter the IP address.
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Assigning an IP Address Assigning an IP Address The IP address can be assigned by the Network Setting function. This function can also set the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings. Press the [Utility] key. The Utility menu screen appears. Use the keys to select “NETWORK SETTING?”.
Assigning an IP Address Check with your network administrator that there is a DHCP server available on the network. (If this is the case, a special IP address will be assigned by the AutoIP function. However, the copier will not be able to communicate with other devices on the network that have had ordinary IP addresses assigned to them.
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Assigning an IP Address Use the 10-key pad or enter the Subnet Mask address. Note The Subnet Mask address shown in the illustration is only an example. Always check with your network administrator before entering a subnet mask. Press the [Yes] key to confirm the setting. “The NETWORK SETTING?”...
Printing the Configuration Page Printing the Configuration Page The detailed information of the settings can be printed, so the contents of the settings can be easily checked. Note The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not equipped with the optional PCL printer controller or fax option. Press the [Status] key on the operation panel of the copier.
Connecting the Computer and Copier Connecting the Computer and Copier This chapter describes how to connect the computer and copier, and the settings required to enable the copier to print job received over the network. Procedures Described in This Chapter The connection procedures described in this chapter are as follows: Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME...
Connecting the Computer and Copier Setting Up the Network Connections 6.2.1 Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME Important Before continuing to setup the network settings, please check the following: Check that the computer is setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also setup to use the TCP/IP protocol.
Connecting the Computer and Copier 6.2.2 LPR Printing Windows 2000/ Windows XP Important Before continuing to setup the network settings, please check the following: Check that the computer is setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that printer driver has been installed on the computer.
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Connecting the Computer and Copier Note Use half-pitch characters to enter the queue name. Click [Next>]. Click [Finish].
Connecting the Computer and Copier Windows NT 4.0 Important Before continuing to setup the network settings, please check the following: Check that the computer is setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that printer driver has been installed on the computer.
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Connecting the Computer and Copier The “Add LPR Compatible Printer” dialog box appears, enter the copier IP address in the Name or address of server providing lpd services box, then click [OK]. Enter the name of the print queue in the Name of printer or print queue on that server box.
Connecting the Computer and Copier 6.2.3 Printing to Port 9100 Windows 2000/ Windows XP Important Before continuing to setup the network settings, please check the following: Check that the computer is setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also setup to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that printer driver has been installed on the computer.
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Connecting the Computer and Copier Click [Next>]. Click [Finish].
Appendix Appendix Product Specifications Interface Ethernet 10/100Base-T /TX (RJ-45) TCP/IP Services ARP, BootP, DHCP, lpr/lpd, Raw Socket, AutoIP* * Auto IP is a function that allows the Network Interface Card to automatically assign IP addresses that begin with 169.254 and use a subnet mask setting of 255.255.0.0. If there are two or more devices on the same network that use Auto IP, these devices can communicate with each other.