39Standard programs5.2.7.3 Print data continuouslyIf all readings are to be printed out automatically straight aftermeasurement, the use of a continuous form printer isrecommended, e.g. the 4" paper thermal printer. Refer toSection 9, page 137.1. Connect the thermal printer to a USB type A port.2. Press PC & Printer in the "Instrument Setup" menu.A list with information about the connections opens.3. Highlight Printer.4. Press Setup to display the Printer Setup screen.5. Select Auto-Send: On to send all measured dataautomatically to the Thermal printer.5.2.7.4 Network setupThe DR 3900 supports communication in local networks. Toestablish Ethernet communication in networks, specialconfiguration is required. The manufacturer recommends supportfrom a network administrator. Only use a shielded cable(e.g. STP, FTP, S/FTP) with a maximum length of 20 m for theEthernet port. This section describes the setting options for thephotometer in relation to network communication.The connection parameters must be configured for data transferto a PC or connection to a network.1. Press PC & Printer in "Instrument Setup".2. Press Network>Setup.3. Press On.4. Press IP address.An IP address is used to send data from a sender to apre-defined recipient.• If the IP for the DR 3900 is automatically issued in thenetwork, no further settings are necessary. A hostnamecan optionally be assigned.• If the instrument address is fixed, the connection must beconfigured.
