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Notations About Text Conventions To ensure the safe and most efficient use of this printer, important information is provided under the headings listed below. Before you use this guide, make sure that you understand what these headings mean and remember the important information described under these headings. Warning z Failure to follow these instructions could result in fatal or serious injury.
Screen Examples The screenshots provided as examples in operational procedures may be slightly different, depending on the operating system in use. A button or item to press or select in a procedure appears enclosed with a circular mark in the screen sample. If a procedure requires more than one button press or selection, all the items are marked, so be sure to select them as described in the procedure.
Abbreviations Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text. ® ® • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is abbreviated as “Windows Me” ® ® • Microsoft Windows 98 is abbreviated as “Windows 98” ® ® • Microsoft Windows 95 is abbreviated as “Windows 95” ®...
Contents Notations About Text ........i Conventions .
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Managing the Printer with E-mail Notification ....2-34 Setting Up the E-mail Notification Function ..... . 2-35 Chapter 3 AppleTalk Network Settings (Macintosh) Procedures Required for an AppleTalk Network .
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General Settings ..........7-3 TCP/IP Settings .
Required System Environment This section describes the system environments that are supported by the network interface board of the printer. System Environment Required for Printing The lists below describe the system environments required to support the network in use. Using a TCP/IP Network for Printing z Compatible Operating Systems: •...
Using a NetBIOS Network for Printing z Compatible Operating Systems: • Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95 z Compatible Computers: • IBM PC or IBM PC compatible PC. z Required Memory: • 16MB or more Important z If you are using Windows NT 4.0, install Service Pack 6 or later. ...
If the network is like the network environment shown in the illustration below, you can print with a few simple settings if you use NetBIOS protocol. By installing Canon LPR Port on each computer, you can also use TCP/IP protocol.
XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT can use the TCP/IP functions of the operating system to print. By installing Canon LPR Port on each computer using Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 95, you can also use Canon LPR port to print.
UNIX Server or Linux Server If the network is like the network environment shown in the illustration below, you can print using TCP/IP protocol. If you print through a UNIX or Linux server set up as a print server, then the Windows computer can be released from print job processing much earlier, thus increasing the efficiency of your system.
® NetWare server If the network is like the network environment shown in the illustration ® ® below, you can print using NetWare protocol. NetWare client software must be installed on every server computer and client computer. Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows 95 ®...
Example of a Network with Mixed Computers When different computers are used on the same network, the appropriate procedure must be performed for each computer. For example, if a Windows 95 and Macintosh are used together, the settings described above “Windows Network Examples” and “Macintosh Network Examples”...
Setting the IP address allows setting the printer protocol to enable communication between the printer and the computer. You can use one of the methods below to set the protocol: • GARO Device Setup Utility (Canon software application provided with the printer) • ARP/PING command •...
Setting the Printer IP Address Before setting the printer protocol, you must set the IP address to enable communication between the printer and the computer. You can use one of the methods below to set the IP address. Use whichever method is easiest: •...
Setting the IP Address with GARO Device Setup Utility If you are using Windows, use the GARO Device Setup Utility, the software utility provided with the printer, to perform the printer network settings. Note z If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the printer operation panel to perform the settings.
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Enter the MAC address into the MAC Address box then click the Next button. The utility searches for the printer on the network and when the printer is found, the protocol settings dialog box opens. Important z If the printer cannot be found, make sure that the computer and the printer are in the same subnet.
Confirm the settings then click the Finish button. The network interface settings are changed. Note z The subnet mask and gateway address settings have been set to 0.0.0.0. After completing the above settings, use the Remote UI or the printer operation panel to perform the subnet mask and gateway address settings for your network.
Execute the following commands to set the IP address in the network interface board. For Windows: ping <IP address> -l 479 For Solaris 1.x/2.x: ping -s <IP address> 479 For IBM-AIX: ping <IP address> 479 For HP-UX: ping <IP address> 487 For Red Hat Linux/LASER5 Linux: ping -s <IP address>...
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Press to select “Ethernet II” then press Press to select “IP Mode” then press Select the method for setting the printer IP address. Press select either setting below then press Automatic: Select when the IP address is to be set with DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP. Manual: Select when the IP address is to be assigned directly for the printer.
Setting TCP/IP Protocol for the Printer To set the TCP/IP protocol on the computer to be used, you can use one of the software applications listed below. Use whichever method is easiest: • Web Browser (Remote UI) (Æ P.2-9) • FTP Client (Æ...
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Click and select Administrator Mode then click the OK button. The Remote UI starts. Note z If a password has been set for the printer, enter the password and click the OK button. If no password has been set, then a password entry is not required. 2-10 TCP/IP Network Settings (Windows)
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From the Device Manager menu on the left, select Network. The Network page opens. To the left of TCP/IP, click the Edit button. The Edit TCP/IP Protocol settings page opens. 2-11 Setting TCP/IP Protocol for the Printer...
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Click the Frame Type list box and select Ethernet II. Note z If you select Disabled, the network interface board will no longer be recognized on the TCP/IP network. z To use the printer with “Disabled” specified, perform the IP address setting described in “Setting the Printer IP Address”...
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z The check to determine whether DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP can be used requires about 1 or 2 minutes to execute. Clicking off the check boxes for a method that cannot be used is recommended. z In order to have DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP assign the IP address, the DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP must be booted.
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Note z The DNS dynamic update function automatically registers the printer IP address, as well as the specified DNS Host Name and Domain Name on the DNS Server. z This function is used for a DNS server that can be automatically updated, i.e. for a Dynamic DNS Server.
Setting TCP/IP Protocol with FTP Client The examples of entries and settings below are for the English operating system. Start at the MS-DOS prompt or command line. If you are using UNIX, open the Console screen. Execute the following command: ftp <printer IP address>...
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The settings are enabled after either executing a print server reset or re-starting the printer. To reset the server, execute the following command: get reset This completes the printer protocol settings. 2-16 TCP/IP Network Settings (Windows)
Setting the Computer After completing the protocol settings, perform the computer settings. z TCP/IP network settings The TCP/IP client software must be installed on all computers on the network that are to be used for printing. For details, refer to your operating system instructions.
Settings for LPD/RAW Connection Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95 LPD Connection Install the printer driver. (Æ Setup Guide) At the printer connection screen, select “Local Printer”. Do not select “Network Printer”. The port used by the printer changes after installation, so select LPT1 or any desired port.
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Click the Add Port button. The Add Port dialog box opens. Click the Other button. Below “Click the type of port you want to add”, click “Canon LPR Port”, then click the OK button. In the Add LPR Port dialog box, enter the Host Name or the IP Address into the Host Name or IP Address text box.
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Important z Before performing the port settings, make sure that the printer is switched on and connected to the network. z After performing the procedure above, check the transfer mode currently in use and determine what other modes that can be used for printer communication. When data transmission to the printer fails, and error message is displayed.
Windows XP, Windows 2000 RAW Connection Install the printer driver. Mount the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup Menu is displayed. If the User Software CD- ROM autoplay function is off, open My Computer and click the CD-ROM icon.
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For “Printer Name or IP Address” enter the IP address of the printer, then click the Next button. For “Adapter Type” confirm that “Canon Network Printing Device with P9100” is selected, then click the Finish button. The port for the printer is added.
Check the Port Name selection and confirm that IP_xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is selected, for the Printer Name enter the name of the printer, then click the Next button. Follow the instructions on screen. The printer driver installation begins. The printer driver and printer port installation are completed after the system has finished restarting.
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Add “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” if it has not been installed. Click the Add button. In the Network Services list, click “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing”, then click the OK button. When the Windows NT setup disk is requested, mount it in the CD-ROM drive then continue.
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Click the icon of the printer to be used for printing, then from the File menu select Properties. Perform the print connection settings. Click the Ports tab. Click the Add Port button. The Printer Ports dialog box opens. In the “Available Printer Ports”...
UNIX LPD Connection The examples of entries and settings below are for the English operating system. Note z This section describes using LPD. For details about using FTP, see “Managing the Printer from a Computer” (Æ P.2-33) At a workstation log in as a super user. Perform the settings for the spooling system.
IPP Connection Methods Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95 IPP Connection Install the IPP Client software provided by Microsoft for Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows 95 and re-start the computer. Install the printer driver. (Æ Setup Guide) When the printer connection screen opens, click Local Printer. The port used by the printer changes after installation, so select LPT1 or any desired port.
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Click the Add Port button. The Add Port dialog box opens. Click the Network button. Enter the URL below for “Specify the network path to the printer”, then click the OK button. When you change the URL of the IPP for the printer setting, enter the modified URL.
Windows XP, Windows 2000 IPP Connection Start the Add New Printer Wizard. On the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Set the URL for the printer. Click the Next button. When the screen opens to select the printer connection, select “Network”...
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When the manufacturer and printer name selection screen opens, click the Have Disk button, then specify the folder on the CD-ROM that holds the printer driver. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. This completes the printer connection settings. 2-30 TCP/IP Network Settings (Windows)
Setting the Printer for Sharing Follow the procedure below to improve the efficiency of printer management by setting up a print server on a network with Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT. With a print server set on the network, all print jobs are managed by the print server.
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Click the OK button. If alternate printer drivers are being installed, then a screen opens that allows you to select the location of the files. Mount the provided User Software CD- ROM and open the folder on the CD-ROM that holds the printer driver.
Managing the Printer from a Computer You can use the following software applications on the computer to check the printer status and perform printer settings: • Web Browser (Remote UI) (Æ P.2-33) • FTP Client (Æ P.2-33) Managing the Printer with a Web Browser (Remote UI) You can use the Remote UI function built into the network interface board to manage the printer with a Web Browser.
• Set network interface board with file settings: put <Filename (file settings)> CONFIG • Update network interface board firmware: put <Firmware file name> FLASH • Release FTP connection: close • End FTP: quit • Display command list: remotehelp Important z To print a binary file created by a Windows printer driver, print in the binary mode. Note z You can log in with spaces or with another user name other than root, but you can perform only operations other than settings.
Setting Up the E-mail Notification Function Start the Web Browser, then enter the following URL for the Address, then press the Enter Key: http://<Printer IP address or name>/ Sample Entry: http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/ Important z For the Web Browser, use Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.04 or later, or use Internet Explorer 4.01SP1 or later.
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Click the Administrator Mode button and click the OK button. Note z If a password has been set for the printer, enter the password and click the OK button. If no password has been set, then a password entry is not required. 2-36 TCP/IP Network Settings (Windows)
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In the left panel under Device Manager, click Network. The Network page opens. Confirm that the mail server address is entered correctly in the SMTP Server Address box for TCP/IP, and make sure that the posted domain name of the printer is entered correctly for the DNS Domain Name.
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In the left panel under Device Manager, click the Information item. The Information page opens. Click the Edit button to the right of “E-mail Notification”. The Edit E-mail Notification page opens. 2-38 TCP/IP Network Settings (Windows)
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In the Retries text box enter the number of times the e-mail notification of the printer status is to re-try sending a failed transmission, and in the Interval text box enter (in seconds) the time interval between re-tries. Perform the settings for Case 1. To Address: Enter the e-mail address of the person to receive the e-mail notification about the status of the printer.
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If you want to receive the e-mail notification at an address other than the one entered for Case 1, or to receive the e-mail under conditions other than those specified for Case 1, then set Case 2. Click the OK button. In the left panel under Device Manager, click Network, then click the Reset button.
Procedures Required for an AppleTalk Network Here is a summary of the procedures required to set the printer for use on an AppleTalk network. ÆSetup Guide Connect the Network Cable Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide to connect the network cable. ÆP.3-3 Setting a Macintosh Confirm the network settings for the Macintosh.
Setting a Macintosh Setting the Network Functions Mac OS 8.6/9.x Use the Chooser and the AppleTalk item of the Control Panel to confirm the Macintosh network settings. Confirm that AppleTalk can be used. From the Apple menu select Chooser. Confirm that Active is selected for AppleTalk.
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Mac OS X Confirm the AppleTalk settings with the Network setting of the System Preferences. On the System Preferences panel, open Network. For Display select Built-in Ethernet. Select the AppleTalk sheet and confirm that Make AppleTalk Active is selected. Select Active if it is not marked with a check mark.
Setting the Printer Protocols Use the Web browser (Remote UI) from your computer to perform the protocol settings. To perform the settings, first enter the IP address with the printer operation panel, then use the Web browser to set the protocol. (Æ...
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Click and select Administrator Mode then click the OK button. The Remote UI starts. Note z If a password has been set for the printer, enter the password and click the OK button. If no password has been set, then a password entry is not required. AppleTalk Network Settings (Macintosh)
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From the Device Manager menu on the left, select Network. The Network page opens. Click the Edit button to the right of AppleTalk. The AppleTalk Protocol Settings page is displayed. Setting a Macintosh...
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Note z The initial name for the Name setting is "CANON + <last 6-digit number of the MAC address>", the name of the network interface board. z When you change the name, you can enter a name up to 31 characters long. Spaces and the character codes (e.g.
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When a zone is set on the network, enter the name of the printer's zone. If no zone is set, then leave the asterisk (*) entry as it is. Important z If a zone is set, the zone name must be entered. If the name of a zone where the printer is not located is entered, then the Macintosh computer can no longer recognize the printer.
Installing the Printer Driver After completing the printer protocol settings, install the printer driver on every Macintosh that will be used for printing and perform the print destination settings. The printer driver for the printer must be installed for printing. Install the printer driver. (Æ Setup Guide) Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide to install the printer driver.
Setting the Printer Frame Type Set the frame type to select the printer protocol. You can perform this setting with the GARO Device Setup Utility (Canon software application provided with the printer) or you can use the printer operation panel.
Setting the Printer Frame Type Before setting the printer protocol, you must follow the procedure below to set the printer frame type to enable communication between the computer in use and the printer. Use the software application below to set the IP address. •...
Setting the frame type with GARO Device Setup Utility If you are using Windows, use the GARO Device Setup Utility, the software utility provided with the printer, to perform the printer network settings. On the desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, then click GARO Device Setup Utility.
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Enter the MAC address into the MAC Address box then click the Next button. The utility searches for the printer on the network and when the printer is found, the protocol settings dialog box opens. For the NetWare Frame Type select the frame type in use from the list, for TCP/IP Frame Type select ETHERNET II, for IP Address enter the IP address assigned to the printer, then click the Next button.
® Setting NetWare Print Service ® In order to print on a NetWare network, you must set the printer server, queue, and other settings. You can use the software applications below to perform the print service settings from the computer that you are using. •...
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• Remote printer mode When remote printer mode is used, the printer is controlled by the ® ® NetWare print server, so a NetWare print server is required. An NDS print server is used to print in the NDS remote printer mode (NPrinter), and a bindery print server is used to print in the bindery remote printer mode (RPrinter).
® Setting Up a NetWare Server with NWADMIN and PCONSOLE Using NDS Queue Server Mode/Remote Printer Mode ® Log into NetWare as the System Administrator, or as a user with equivalent access rights, then start NWADMIN. Execute a quick setup. From the Tools menu select Print Services Quick Setup.
Note z This procedure is not required for the queue server mode. ® This completes the settings for NetWare Print Service. Now, you are ready ® to set the printer protocol settings. (Æ “Setting NetWare Printer Protocol” P.4-11) Using Bindery Queue Server Mode/Remote Printer Mode ®...
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Press ESC several times to display the confirmation to close PCONSOLE, then click Yes to close PCONSOLE. ® This completes the settings for NetWare Print Service. Now, you are ready ® to set the printer protocol settings. (Æ “Setting NetWare Printer Protocol”...
® Setting NetWare Printer Protocol You can use one of the software applications listed below to perform the printer protocol settings. Use whichever method is easiest: • Web Browser (Remote UI) (Æ P.4-11) • FTP Client (Æ Chapter 2, “Setting TCP/IP Protocol with FTP Client”, P.2-15) Important The method described here is using Web Browser to perform the printer...
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Click and select Administrator Mode then click the OK button. The Remote UI starts. Note z If a password has been set for the printer, enter the password and click the OK button. If no password has been set, then a password entry is not required. 4-12 ®...
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From the Device Manager menu on the left, select Network. The Network page opens. Click the Edit button to the right of IPX/SPX. ® The Edit NetWare settings page opens. ® 4-13 Setting NetWare Printer Protocol...
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Check the Frame Type box and make sure the setting is correct for ® your NetWare network. If you intend to use the burst mode, select ON for NCP Burst Mode. Note z The burst mode is used in the queue server mode to transfer data rapidly at very high speed during printing.
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z NDS PServer Selected: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) For Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server ® created in “Setting NetWare Print Service” (Æ P.4-6). For NDS Tree Name, enter the NDS tree name of the print server.
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When you return to Network of Device Manager, click the Reset button. The new settings are enabled when the network interface board restarts. ® This completes the NetWare protocol settings. 4-16 ® NetWare Settings (Windows)
® Setting the Computer for NetWare Perform these settings for each computer after you have selected the ® NetWare print service and protocol. ® Connecting to a NetWare Network ® Install the NetWare Client software on every computer to be used for ®...
NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Settings (Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95) This chapter describes the setting methods and procedures for connecting the printer to a NetBIOS/NetBEUI network.
Procedures Required for a NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Here is a summary of the procedures required to set the printer for use on a NetBIOS/NetBEUI network. ÆSetup Guide Connect the network cable Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide to connect the network cable. ÆP.5-3 Windows Settings for a NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Perform the settings on every computer in the network to be used for printing.
Windows Settings for a NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Perform the procedure below for every computer. NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network Connection Methods NetBEUI Client software must be installed on every computer that will be used for printing on the network. Follow the procedure below to confirm whether NetBEUI Client has been installed on a computer.
Installing the Printer Driver The printer driver is required for printing. Install the printer driver. (Æ Setup Guide). During installation use Add Printer on the Local or Network Printer screen to select Local Printer. Do not select Network Printer. The port used by the printer changes after installation, so select LPT1 or any desired port.
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On the desktop, click the Start button, point to setting, then click Printers. Click the icon of the printer to be used, then from the File menu select Properties. In the list (“Printer to the following port”) click and select “CANONxxxxxx (Canon Port). Windows Settings for a NetBIOS/NetBEUI Network...
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To confirm the MAC address, execute “Status Print” or “Ext. I/F Print” with the printer operation panel. (Æ Setup Guide) z If “CANONxxxxxx (Canon Port)” is not in the list, see Chapter 6 “When You Cannot Print” (Æ P.6-3) Click the OK button to enable the settings.
When You Cannot Use GARO Device Setup Utility This section describes how to solve problems with the GARO Device Setup Utility. GARO Device Setup Utility does not recognize printer Problem 1: The printer is not switched on. Solution: Check the printer power cord and the connection to the power source, then press the Power button on the printer.
When You Cannot Print This section describes how to solve printing problems. Cannot print from a TCP/IP network. Problem 1: The LAN port and network cable are not connected correctly. Solution: Make sure that the correct type of cable is used to connect the printer to the network.
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Cannot print from an AppleTalk network. Problem 1: The LAN port and network cable are not connected correctly. Solution: Make sure that the correct type of cable is used to connect the printer to the network. Cycle the printer off and on then try again. (ÆSetup Guide) Problem 2: The AppleTalk network is not set correctly.
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® Cannot print from a NetWare network. Problem 1: The LAN port and network cable are not connected correctly. Solution: Check the following points then cycle the printer off and on. Make sure that the correct type of cable is used to connect the printer to the network.
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Cannot print from a NetBIOS/NetBEUI network, or the name of a port is not displayed for “Print to the following port”. Problem 1: The network interface board and network cable are not connected correctly. Solution: Check the following points then cycle the printer off and on. •...
Initializing Network Settings Follow the procedure below to the printer operation panel to restore all the network settings to the default values set before shipping the printer from the factory. Note z You can use the printer operation panel to restore the network default settings or you can use one of these software applications: •...
List of Network Settings If you are using a Web Browser (Remote UI), or FTP Client, you can use these applications to change settings of the network interface board. The settings that can be changed are listed in the tables below. Note z In the tables below, the information enclosed with parentheses denote items for FTP Client.
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Item Description Initial Value Text for the signature to appear at the end of the Signature e-mail notification. (Text Range: 0 to 256 chars., Blank (EMAIL_SIG) 2 lines allowed) Max.: 2 signatures allowed. Name of site displayed in the support link page of Support Link Name the Remote UI.
TCP/IP Settings Item Description Initial Value Frame Type The frame type used by TCP/IP. Ethernet II (TCP_FRAME_TYPE) Address for DHCP The setting in the IP address that determines (DHCP_ENB) whether DHCP is used. Address for BOOTP The setting in the IP address that determines (BOOTP_ENB) whether BOOTP is used.
® NetWare Settings Item Description Initial Value Frame Type ® Ethernet 802.2 The frame type used by NetWare (NW_FRAME_TYPE) NCP Burst Mode Determines whether the burst mode is used. (NCP_BURST_MODE) (Normally, leave this setting on.) Bindery PServer Print Server Name ®...
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The name of the phase type in use (determines Phase Type Phase 2 whether AppleTalk is used.) The name of the printer displayed in the Chooser Canon Name or the Print Center. Name length: 1 to 31 NB-11FB characters. The name of the printer zone. Name length: 1 to Zone 31 characters.
Software Applications that Use Network Settings Network settings can be performed with the software applications listed in the table below. GARO ARP/ Printer Device Browser Setting PING Operation Setup (Remote Client Command Panel Utility ® NetWare Print Service Settings (Æ P.4-6) ®...
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LPD ....................2-17, 2-18, 2-23, 2-26 LPR Port ....................1-4, 1-5, 2-18 LPR port ........................6-3 MAC address ................2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 4-3, 4-5 Mac OS 8.6/9.x ....................3-3, 6-4 Mac OS 8/9.x ....................3-8, 3-10 Mac OS X ..................3-4, 3-8, 3-10, 6-4 Macintosh ....................1-7, 1-8, 3-3 N Printer .........................4-15 N printer ........................7-6...
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