Host Interface - Printronix P7000 User Manual

Host Interface

The Host Interface menu enables you to select and configure interfaces
between the printer and your host computer.
Device ID
This parameter defines the printer emulation as IPDS, 4234-2 or 5225. After
the emulation has been changed, a POR status is sent to the host. IPDS is
the default.
Adapter Address
•
IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a
printer or server in a LAN or WAN.
•
Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller
subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP
packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.
•
Gateway Address. A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware
device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible
networks, which can include protocol translation.
•
MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer's Assigned Number,
and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.
•
DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but
consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.
Ethernet Address
•
IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a
printer or server in a LAN or WAN.
•
Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller
subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP
packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.
•
Gateway Address. A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware
device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible
networks, which can include protocol translation.
•
MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer's Assigned Number,
and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.
•
DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but
consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.
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