Setup

[Printer Select] Tab

This tab is used for selecting a printer and specifying the network settings.

Current Printer

Selecting a printer

Selecting a printer from the pull-down menu switches the display to the current status of the selected printer.

Searching a printer

Clicking the [Scan Printer] button displays the search results in the pull-down menu.

Searching USB connection printers

Click [Scan Printer].

Printer search is performed, and the result is displayed in the pull-down menu.

Searching printers for the IPv4 address

Select [IPv4], and click [Scan Printer].

Printer search is performed, and the result is displayed in the pull-down menu.

Searching printers for the IPv6 address

Select [IPv6], and click [Scan Printer].

Printer search is performed, and the result is displayed in the pull-down menu.

The printer connected via Ethernet (LAN) may not be searchable if IPSec is enabled. In this case, search the printer again after registering the printer.

Registering a printer

You can enter the IP address in the pull-down menu to register the printer for the IP address in the menu.

Registered IP addresses will be stored in the memory even after exiting the status monitor.

The printer cannot be registered if the IP address format is incorrect.

Registering printers for the IPv4 address

Select [IPv4], and enter the IPv4 address in the pull-down menu.

Click [Scan Printer] to display the registration confirmation dialog box.

Click [OK] to register the printer for the entered IP address to the pull-down menu.

Registering printers for the IPv6 address

Select [IPv6], and enter the IPv6 address in the pull-down menu.

Click [Scan Printer] to display the registration confirmation dialog box.

Click [OK] to register the printer for the entered IP address to the pull-down menu.

Deleting a printer

You can select a printer and delete it from the pull-down menu.

Deleting printers for the IPv4 address

Select [IPv4], followed by selecting the printer to delete from the pull-down menu.

Select [Delete Printer] from the pull-down menu. A deletion confirmation dialog box appears.

Click [OK] to delete the selected printer from the pull-down menu.

Deleting printers for the IPv6 address

Select [IPv6], followed by selecting the printer to delete from the pull-down menu.

Select [Delete Printer] from the pull-down menu. A deletion confirmation dialog box appears.

Click [OK] to delete the selected printer from the pull-down menu.

Printer Name

For setting the name of the selected printer.

You can input up to 10 ASCII characters. Symbol characters may not be displayed on the operation panel.

Default Interface

For setting the interface during startup. For Ethernet (LAN) connection, the settings are displayed in the read-only mode, and they cannot be changed.

Regardless of the default interface setting, priority is given to USB if a USB cable is connected.

To assign priority to the USB connection, enable the operation of the computer and USB hub.

Network

Enables you to print via the Ethernet (LAN) connection.

USB

Enables you to print via the USB connection.

IPv4 Network Setting

For setting items related to Ethernet (LAN). For Ethernet (LAN) connection, the settings are displayed in the read-only mode, and they cannot be changed.

Determine the network setting items according to the instructions of the network administrator for the location where the printer unit is installed.

Other network devices may be affected if the network setting is incorrect.

When only USB connection is used, there is no need to specify the network setting.

Obtain and IP Address Automatically

Values such as the IPv4 address can be automatically acquired from the DHCPv4 server.
If the DHCPv4 server is not found, settings in the [Use the following IP Address] will be applied.

For values automatically acquired from the DHCPv4 server, only the IP address is displayed in [Current Address].

Values such as the IP address may change regularly according to the DHCPv4 server settings.

If you want to use a static IP address for application software such as the printer driver, set to [Use the following IP Address].

Use the following IP Address

Uses a static IP address. Set the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Default Gateway].

Current Address

Displays the IPv4 address.

IPv6 Network Setting

For setting items related to Ethernet (LAN). For Ethernet (LAN) connection, the settings are displayed in the read-only mode, and they cannot be changed.

Determine the network setting items according to the instructions of the network administrator for the location where the printer unit is installed.

Other network devices may be affected if the network setting is incorrect.

When only USB connection is used, there is no need to specify the network setting.

Obtain and IP Address Automatically

Values such as the IPv6 address can be automatically acquired from the DHCPv6 server.
If the DHCPv6 server is not found, settings in the [Use the following IP Address] will be applied.

For values automatically acquired from the DHCPv6 server, only the IP address is displayed when you click [Details...].

Values such as the IP address may change regularly according to the DHCPv6 server settings.

If you want to use a static IP address for application software such as the printer driver, set to [Use the following IP Address].

Use the following IP Address

You can specify a static IP address as follows.

Click [Details...] to set [IPv6 Address], [Default Gateway], and [Subnet Prefix Length].

[Details...] button

Displays the [IPv6 Setting] screen.

Set [IPv6 Address], [Default Gateway], and [Subnet Prefix Length].

Security Setting

For setting items related to the IPSec of Ethernet (LAN). The settings are displayed in the read-only mode when connection is established via Ethernet (LAN). The settings cannot be changed.

Determine the setting items according to the instructions of the network administrator for the location where the printer unit is installed.

Encrypted communication cannot be established if the security settings are incorrect.

When only USB connection is used, there is no need to specify the security settings. USB connection does not support encrypted communication.

It is not possible to specify the security settings for the printer unit without using a USB connection.

For details on downloaded files to be used for the security settings, refer to "IPSec".

IPSec

IPSec Disable

Communication is enabled only when IPSec is not used. The default setting is [IPSec Disable].

IPSec Enable

Communication is established using IPSec. After [Details...] setting is complete, [Preshared Key] or [Printer Certificate] is selected.

Selecting [IPSec Enable] enables [Details...].

Clicking the [Preshared Key] or [Printer Certificate] button does not enable you to change the settings.

Encrypted communication by IPSec

Refer to the table below on whether encrypted communication by IPSec can be performed.

Printer Settings	IPSec Policy of PC
Printer Settings	Security Required	Request for Security	Not Protected
“Disable IPSec”	Communication disabled	Normal communication	Normal communication
“Enable IPSec” (When authentication fails)	Communication disabled
“Enable IPSec” (When authentication is successful)	Encrypted communication	Encrypted communication	Communication disabled

[Details...] button

Displays the [IPSec Setting] screen.
Downloads files required for IPSec authentication to the printer.

File settings required for preshared key authentication

A preshared key file is required for preshared key authentication.

Select [Preshared Key] for [Download Type], and click [Select...]

Select a preshared key file, and click [Write]

Click the [Close] button on the [IPSec Setting] screen

IPSec setting for the printer is complete after closing the screen.

File settings required for certificate authentication

Certificate files for the printer as well as from the certification authority are required for certificate authentication.

Select [Printer Certificate] for [Download Type], and click [Select...]

Select a printer certificate file, and click [Write]

Enter the password for the printer certificate file, and click [OK]

Select [CA Certificate] for [Download Type], and click [Select...]

Select a certification authority certificate file, and click [Write]

Click the [Close] button on the [IPSec Setting] screen

IPSec setting for the printer is complete after closing the screen.

Sync Time

clicking the [Sync Time] button sends out the current time of the PC to the printer. You can specify this setting via USB or network connection.

Other Network Setting

Session Timeout

For setting the time interval before disconnecting automatically if there is no communication after printing connection is established. The default setting is [None].

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the printer.

[Update] button

Applies the selected value to the printer.

[Refresh] button

Displays the printer settings on the screen.

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