- 89 -Windows Utilities4 4. Using Utility SoftwareAutomatically Configuring the IPAddressYou can set it to ensure that the connection withthe original printer is maintained even if theprinter’s IP address is changed.Memo● The IP address may change if DHCP is being usedto dynamically assign IP addresses or the networkadministrator manually changes the printer’s IP address.Note● Administrator privileges are required.1 Launch the OKI LPR utility.2 Select [Setup] from the [Option]menu.3 Select the [Auto Reconnect] checkboxand click [OK].Uninstalling the OKI LPR UtilityNote● Administrator privileges are required.1 Confirm that the OKI LPR utility isclosed.2 Click [Start], and then select [AllPrograms] > [Okidata] > [OKI LPRUtility] > [Uninstall OKI LPR Utility].If the [User Account Control] dialog boxappears, click [Yes].3 On the confirmation screen, click [Yes].Network ExtensionIn Network Extension, you can check thesettings on the printer and set the compositionof the options.In order to use Network Extension, TCP/IP mustbe activated.Note● Administrator privileges are required.Memo● Network Extension is automatically installed wheninstalling a print driver through a TCP/IP network.● Network Extension is operated in conjunction withthe print driver. You cannot opt to only have NetworkExtension installed.● Network Extension only functions when the printer driveris connected to OKI LPR port or the standard TCP/IP port.Launching the UtilityTo use Network Extension, open the printerproperties screen.1 Click [Start] and then select[Devices and Printers].2 Right click the printer icon and select[Printer properties].Checking Printer SettingsYou can check the settings of the printer.Memo● If you use Network Extension in an environment that isnot supported, the [Option] tab may not be displayed.1 Open the printer properties screen.Reference● “Launching the Utility” P.892 Select the [Status] tab.