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Network Connection

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Making the Connection

Ethernet Interface

An RJ45 connector can be used as the Ethernet interface for this printer.
When connecting your printer to an Ethernet network, the tasks you perform
depend on how you plan to set the printer’s IP (Internet Protocol) address.

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IP Address—A unique identifier for each device on a TCP/IP network.

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Subnet Mask—A filter used to determine what subnet an IP address
belongs to.

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Gateway—A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another
network.

Since the IP address for each PC and printer on your network must be
unique, you usually need to modify this preset address so it doesn’t conflict
with any other IP address or your network or any attached network. You can
do this in one of two ways. Each is explained in detail in the following sec-
tions.

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Using DHCP

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Setting the address manually

Using DHCP

If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the
printer’s IP address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server when
you turn on the printer. (Refer to “Network Printing” on page 186 for a descrip-
tion of DHCP.)

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If the IP address of the printer is not set automatically, check if the
printer has been set to allow DHCP to be used (

REPORT/STATUS

REPORT

CONFIGURATION PAGE

). If the printer has been

set so that DHCP cannot be used, select

AUTO

in the

UTILITY

ADMIN. MANAGEMENT

NETWORK SETTING

IP ADDR.

SETTING

menu.

1

Connect your printer to the network.
When using an Ethernet cable, plug the RJ45 connector into the Ethernet
interface port of the printer.

2

Turn on your PC and printer.

3

After the printer’s message window is initialized, install the printer driver.