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iv NC-6 For countries subject to Class B regulations For countries not subject to Class B regulations This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local...

Welcome 1 NC-6 1-1 1 Welcome This manual provides information on setting up and using a copier as a network printer. Read these instructions thoroughly before using the functions. For instructions on using the copier itself and for general safety precautions, refer to the manual provided with the co...

1 Welcome 1-2 NC-6 1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements PageScope is trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Mi...

Getting Ready 2 NC-6 2-1 2 Getting Ready This manual provides detailed information on using a copier as a network printer. However, not all information provided will be required by all users. This chapter is designed to make it easier to find the information and procedures required for your setup. 1...

2 Getting Ready 2-2 NC-6 2.1 Selecting the Network Print Method Once a network card has been installed, various methods for network printing become available. This section describes how to select the appropriate network print method for the type of operating system that you are using. For Windows 95...

Getting Ready 2 NC-6 2-5 For Windows XP IPP Printing G You can connect a copier and computer via the IPP Print Service. G The IPP Print Service is available with a standard installation of the operating system. G HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), which is part of the TCP/IP protocol is used. Busi...

2 Getting Ready 2-6 NC-6 For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client) When using NetWare, you can use a computer running Windows as a NetWare client to print to a copier via a NetWare server. Supported Environments The controller supports the system environments described below. NetWare version Prot...

Getting Ready 2 NC-6 2-7 2.2 Checking the Setup Procedures This section describes the required procedures for setting up network printing for the selected network print method. Peer-to-Peer Printing 1 Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”)...

2 Getting Ready 2-8 NC-6 LPR / PORT 9100 Printing 1 Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package. (“3 Checking the Accessories”) 2 Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”) 3 Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for the copier. ...

Checking the Accessories 3 NC-6 3-1 3 Checking the Accessories Check that all of the accessories listed below are included in the package. If any item is missing, contact your service representative. 3.1 Accessories G PageScope CD (Includes the network utility software) G This manual: User Manual fo...

Connecting the Network Cable 4 NC-6 4-1 4 Connecting the Network Cable Connect the network cable to the copier. 4.1 Types of Cable That Can Be Used Use a Category 5 or 5E network cable. 4.2 Connecting the Network Cable Insert the connectors on the network cable into the network ports. 1 Insert the c...

Assigning an IP Address 5 NC-6 5-1 5 Assigning an IP Address From the control panel of the copier, assign an IP address to the copier. ✎ Note Always assign an IP address only after consulting your network administrator. 5.1 Entering the IP Address From the Control Panel Use the 10-key pad on the con...

Assigning an IP Address 5 NC-6 5-3 Check with your network administrator to determine if there is a DHCP server available on the network. (If there is, a special IP address will be assigned by the AutoIP function. However, the copier will not be able to communicate with other devices on the network ...

Printing the Configuration Page 6 NC-6 6-1 6 Printing the Configuration Page Detailed information on the settings can be printed so that the contents of the settings can be easily checked. ✎ Note The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not equipped with the optional PCL printer...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-1 7 Connecting the Computer and Copier This chapter describes how to connect the computer and copier, and the settings required to enable the copier to print jobs received over the network. 7.1 Procedures Described in This Chapter The connection procedures...

7 Connecting the Computer and Copier 7-2 NC-6 7.2 Setting Up the Network Connections 7.2.1 Peer-to-Peer Printing Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME ✎ Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-3 7.2.2 LPR Printing Windows 2000 ✎ Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that t...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-5 Windows NT 4.0 ✎ Important Before continuing to set up the network settings, check the following: Check that the computer is set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the copier is also set up to use the TCP/IP protocol. Check that the printer driver...

7 Connecting the Computer and Copier 7-6 NC-6 6 After the Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog box appears, enter the copier IP address in the Name or address of server providing lpd services box, and then click [OK]. Enter the name of the print queue in the Name of printer or print queue on that serve...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-7 7 Enter the IP address for the copier into the Printer Name or IP Address box, and then click [Next>]. 8 Select Custom , and then click [Settings]. 9 Select RAW as the protocol. 10 Enter “9100” for the Port Number setting, and then click [OK]. 11 Clic...

7 Connecting the Computer and Copier 7-8 NC-6 Setting Up the IPP Print Connection Set up the IPP Print connection. In order to set up IPP printing, you must start by installing the printer driver. (For instructions on installing the GDI driver, refer to “GDI Printer Controller” in the manual provide...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-9 7.2.5 Connecting a Copier to the NetWare Server Supported Environments The controller supports the system environments described below. Setting Up NetWare 4.x/ 5.x/ 6 Print Server Mode 1 Log in with administrator privileges. 2 Start up NWadmin. 3 Select ...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-11 5 Start up PageScope Light and log in to the Administrator mode, select NetWare Configuration from the “Network” tab, and then use PageScope Light to specify the following settings on the copier. ❍ Refer to “8 Using PageScope Light” for details. 6 Load ...

Connecting the Computer and Copier 7 NC-6 7-13 Setting Up the Windows Computer for the NetWare Client 1 Click [Start] - [Settings] - [Printer], and then double-click the “Add Printer” icon. 2 For the printer port, browse the network and specify the name of the queue (or the name of the NDPS printer)...

Using PageScope Light 8 NC-6 8-1 8 Using PageScope Light 8.1 What is PageScope Light? PageScope Light is a device control utility program provided by the HTTP server built into the network interface card. This utility can be used with a Web browser as an interface for remotely controlling the copier...

8 Using PageScope Light 8-4 NC-6 8.5 About the Screen Layout The following screen appears when you access PageScope Light. ✎ Note Screen images used in this manual may differ from the actual screen display. They are also subject to change without notice. 1 Logo Click on this to jump to the manufactu...

Using PageScope Light 8 NC-6 8-5 8.6 Logging In as an Administrator Some of the settings available in PageScope Light can only be changed by an administrator. These settings are only displayed when you log in to the Administrator mode. Logging In to Administrator Mode 1 Enter the administrator passw...

Appendix 9 NC-6 9-1 9 Appendix 9.1 Product Specifications *1 This device supports the BootP protocol, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol. If the BootP server has been enabled with the Network Setup utility, the IP address for the copier will be automatically assigned. For details, refer to the Use...

9 Appendix 9-2 NC-6 9.2 Troubleshooting Check the following chart if you have problems using the copier as a network printer. Checkpoint Possible cause Solution 1 Has the print job reached the copier? Yes A copier error has occurred. (No paper, no toner, etc.) Check the copier and resolve any errors...