User manual OKI C6050DN NETWORK REFERENCE GUIDE

[. . . ] Document Information Network Guide P/N 59308601 Revision 1. 0 January, 2008 Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control. The manufacturer also cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers and referred to in this guide will not affect the applicability of the information in it. Mention of software products manufactured by other companies does not necessarily constitute endorsement by Oki. [. . . ] Please check with your User's Guide and support website for latest information. INSTALLING A NETWORK PRINTER There are two ways to set up a Network Printer: > > Install automatically, using the Oki Driver Installer Install it yourself using the Add Printer Wizard USING THE OKI DRIVER INSTALLER The Oki Driver Installer program searches for compatible printers on the Network, then installs and configures the printer drivers with the correct port settings automatically. Using the Oki Driver Installer program, you can install to the following connected printer types: 1. Networked printers Microsoft Windows > 41 > Directly connected (peer-to-peer) printers via TCP/IP The Microsoft standard TCP/IP is installed and configured to use Port 9100 with the printer's IP address. > Printers not directly connected, but shared via a PC (Client Server) Why use the Oki Driver Installer?> Automatically discovers printers on the Network (TCP/ IP) > Installs driver and correctly assigns the appropriate port and IP address > Allows easy configuration and sharing of the printer with other Network users > Automatically configures the printer driver with the appropriate hardware device options such as hard disc drive, duplex unit etc (via the Oki Network Extension software) USING THE ADD PRINTER WIZARD Method summary: The following table shows the different ways to connect to the printer (port types). WINDOWS 2000 Windows Rally Windows standard TCP/IP Oki LPR IPP NetBEUI NO YES YES YES YES WINDOWS XP NO YES YES YES YES WINDOWS VISTA YES YES NO YES NO Microsoft Windows > 42 About the different methods Windows Rally Windows Rally is an automated "Plug-n-Play" type utility that allows users to discover and configure network devices effortlessly. Windows standard TCP/IP port The standard TCP/IP port simplifies connecting to remote printers using the TCP/IP protocol. A computer that acts as a print server must run the TCP/IP protocol in order to print. OkiLPR also includes useful tools enabling you to download PS and PRN files directly to your printer and automatically redirect jobs to other printers on the network. IPP The IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) defines a standard protocol for printing as well as managing print jobs, media, resolution etc. NetBEUI NetBEUI (NetBios Extended User Interface) is a protocol that was designed for use in small workgroups or LANs. Within Windows NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing between computers. It provides a simple method of printing, but it does have limitations, and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX. Typically it is employed in small business or home networks. Microsoft Windows > 43 NETWORK PRINTER IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION Use the Standard Set-up Utility to configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. NOTES: It will not be necessary for printers connected to a network using DCHP to use this setup method. Some steps may not display depending on the network protocols installed. 1. If it does not start, doubleclick \setup. exe (in the root directory) on the CD-ROM. Select the appropriate language and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Microsoft Windows > 44 7. Select Oki Device Quick Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. Select the appropriate network card, using the Ethernet address to identify it, and click Next. The Ethernet address 8 of the printer can be found on the selfdiagnostic printout, which can be printed by pressing the push-button on the network card panel for three seconds and then releasing it. 8. Microsoft Windows > 45 Using TCP/IP protocol When using lpr in UNIX and other TCP/IP environments, please select Yes. To use in a TCP/IP environment, an IP address should be assigned to the Ethernet card. If Yes has been selected and TCP/IP is the only working protocol and the IP address has not already been assigned, you can either obtain an IP address automatically or assign an IP address. When Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, the device IP address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server. [. . . ] If the print directory name is indicated in the put command, the file name is not printed. The printer name printed is the logical directory name. NETBEUI THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD IS NOT IDENTIFIED. Turn the printer off for 15 seconds and then on again. Check Microsoft Network Client and NetBEUI have been added to the network section of the Windows Control Panel. Check the factory setting of the workgroup name is PrintServer and the computer name is ML+ the last six characters of the MAC address. [. . . ]