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2-8Specifying the Network Settings25 Select [Obtain an IP Address Automatically], and specify the setting method for the machine IP address.To use [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP] for the IP address setting, select [On].If selecting [Off] for [Use DHCP], [Use BOOTP], and [Use RARP], the machine does not check the protocols.If neither DHCP, BOOTP, nor RARP can be used, the IP address specified in [IP Address] is allocated.IMPORTANT• For this machine, in addition to direct allocation of the IP address to the machine, you can use DHCP,BOOTP, or RARP to specify the IP address. When the machine is started or reset, it checks whetherDHCP, BOOTP, or RARP is being used, and then allocates the IP address using the first available settingmethod.NOTE• Checking whether DHCP, BOOTP or RARP can be used takes about 1 to 2 minutes; it is recommendedyou set unused protocols to .• Depending on whether you use DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP to allocate the IP address, you need to start theDHCP server, BOOTP daemon, or RARP daemon.6 Specify [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Gateway Address].In [IP Address], enter the machine’s IP address. In [Subnet Mask] and [Gateway Address], enter the subnet maskand gateway address used by the TCP/IP network.NOTEIf you are using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, some of the items above are not used. The values obtainedfrom DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP are used.7 Select or for [Ethernet Driver Settings].If you want to specify the ethernet driver settings automatically, select . To specify the settingsmanually, select .You can specify the communication mode and ethernet type from [Communication Type] and [Ethernet Type]when selected.8 Specify the protocol settings for printing.To use [Use Raw Print] or [Use LPD Print], select [On].9 Click [OK].The settings become valid after you restart the machine.The protocol settings are complete.Setting Up a Computer for PrintingAfter you have completed the protocol settings of the machine, you are ready to set up each of thecomputers for printing.■ Connecting to a TCP/IP NetworkAll computers that use the printer must have TCP/IP client software installed and must be enabled for TCP/IPnetwork use. For details, see the manuals provided with the operating system.■ Installing the Printer Driver and Specifying the Printer Destination SettingTo print from a computer, you must install a printer driver and specify a setting for the printer destination. The printerdestination setting differs depending on the print protocol used for printing. Use the following information as a guideto determine the print protocol you are using, and then perform the necessary operations. PreviousNext |