Network Installation Features
Using a Startup Network Configuration File
This section includes:
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About the Configuration File
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Configuration File Requirements
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Specifying the Location of the Configuration File
About the Configuration File
You can create a startup network configuration file to configure settings or load fonts, color tables, and
job patches. When the printer is turned on or reset, the printer retreives the configuration file from a
TFTP server, and processes the file.
Configuration File Requirements
The configuration file must be:
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A valid PostScript or PCL file that contains the appropriate PostScript, PCL, or PJL commands. For a
list of additional PCL and PJL commands, see
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Stored on a TFTP server that the printer can access over the TCP/IP network.
Specifying the Location of the Configuration File
To specify the location of the configuration file, do one of the following
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If the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network in a DHCP/BOOTP environment:
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Use DHCP option 66 to specify the TFTP server IP address or host name.
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Use DHCP option 67 to specify the path name of the configuration file.
For information on how to set these parameters, refer to your DHCP or BOOTP server
documentation.
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If the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network in a non-DHCP environment, use
Using CentreWare IS
Click the Properties tab and expand the Protocols menu.
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Select TFTP.
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On the TFTP Settings page, set the following:
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In the TFTP Server Name field, type the TFTP server IP address or host name.
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In the Boot File Name field, type the path name of the configuration file.
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Click the Save Changes button.
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For more information, click the Help button to view the CentreWare IS Online Help.
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ColorQube 8570/8870 Color Printer
System Administrator Guide
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on page 20
on page 20
Printer Commands
on page 95.
CentreWare IS
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