How to set the IP address using NetSpot Device Installer
18-Jul-2012
8201607000
Issue
Cause and Solution
This section describes the procedure for running NetSpot Device Installer from the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
IMPORTANT
Operational requirements and restrictions are indicated at the end of this page. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the printer correctly, and to avoid damage to the printer.
1. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the printer into the CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM Setup appears automatically.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear, double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive in [My Computer].
2. Click [Additional Software Programs] (PCL Drivers etc.).
3. If you want to initialize the IP address on the TCP/IP network, click [Start] in [NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP]; if you want to initialize the IP address on the IPX network, click [Start] in [NetSpot Device Installer for IPX].
The [License Agreement] dialog box appears.
4. Confirm the contents of the license agreement, then click [Yes].
NetSpot Device Installer runs.
5. Set the IP address.
Display screens of NetSpot Device Installer vary depending on the system environment.
Perform the following procedure according to the contents displayed in the device list.
IMPORTANT
If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall and the Windows Firewall is enabled, and when NetSpot Device Installer is not registered as a program whose communication is to be unblocked, see "Network Guide" in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer, and register it. (If NetSpot Device Installer is not registered as a program whose communication is to be unblocked, devices in the state of [Not Configured] are not displayed on the device list.)
When [Status] is set to [Not Configured], and the device of which [Device Name] is the MAC address of the network board is displayed on the device list
- Right-click the device shown above, then select [Initial Settings] from the menu.
- Specify the following settings in the [Initial Settings] dialog box, then click [Next].
Options to be specified
[Subnet]:
When the computer on which NetSpot Device Installer is running is connected to multiple networks (when multiple network interface boards are installed), select the subnet to which the device to be configured belongs.
[Product Type]:
Select the name of the model or network board that you are using.
- Specify the TCP/IP protocol.
Options to be specified
[IP Address Setting with]: Select the method for setting the IP address.
[Manual Setting]:
Specify the IP address directly. The IP address entered in [IP Address] is specified for the network board.
[DHCP]:
Obtains an IP address using DHCP. (The DHCP server needs to be started up.)
[IP Address]:
Enter the IP address of the printer.
[Subnet Mask]:
Enter the subnet mask that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
[Gateway Address]:
Enter the gateway address that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
[Broadcast Address]:
Enter the broadcast address that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
NOTE
a. If [DHCP] is selected, you cannot enter any value in [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Broadcast Address].
b. If you cannot use DHCP, specify [Manual Setting].
When any device in which the setting for [IP Address] is the default setting is displayed in the device list
- Right-click the device shown above, then select [Protocol Settings] from the menu.
- Specify the TCP/IP protocol.
Options to be specified
[IP Address Setting with]: Select the method for setting the IP address.
[Manual Setting]:
Specify the IP address directly. The IP address entered in [IP Address] is specified for the network board.
[RARP]:
Obtains an IP address using RARP. (The RARP daemon needs to be started up.)
[BOOTP]:
Obtains an IP address using BOOTP. (The BOOTP daemon needs to be started up.)
[DHCP]:
Obtains an IP address using DHCP. (The DHCP server needs to be started up.)
[IP Address]:
Enter the IP address of the printer when [Manual Setting] is selected.
[Gateway Address]:
Enter the gateway address that is being used on the TCP/IP network if [Manual Setting] or [RARP] is selected.
[Subnet Mask]:
Enter the subnet mask that is being used on the TCP/IP network if [Manual Setting] or [RARP] is selected.
When an operating system on which Windows Firewall is enabled is being used, and NetSpot Device Installer is not registered as a program whose communication is to be unblocked
- Select [New] from the [Device] menu in NetSpot Device Installer.
- Enter the MAC address of the device in the [Add New Device] dialog box, then click [Next].
Enter the MAC address as follows.
Input Example:
00:00:85:46:80:2e
00008546802e
NOTE
To confirm the MAC address, perform Network Status Print with the printer's control panel using the following procedure.
1. If the printer is not online, press 
to turn the Online indicator on.
to turn the Online indicator on. 2. Press 
.
. 3. Select [N/W Status Print] using and 
, then press 
.
and , then press . The MAC address is indicated in [Ethernet Driver Setting] on the upper left of the Network Status Print.
- Specify the following settings in the [Initial Settings] dialog box, then click [Next].
Options to be specified
[Subnet]:
When the computer on which NetSpot Device Installer is running is connected to multiple networks (when multiple network interface boards are installed), select the subnet to which the device to be configured belongs.
[Product Type]:
Select the name of the model or network board that you are using.
- Specify the TCP/IP protocol.
Options to be specified
[IP Address Setting with]: Select the method for setting the IP address.
[Manual Setting]:
Specify the IP address directly. The IP address entered in [IP Address] is specified for the network board.
[DHCP]:
Obtains an IP address using DHCP. (The DHCP server needs to be started up.)
[IP Address]:
Enter the IP address of the printer.
[Subnet Mask]:
Enter the subnet mask that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
[Gateway Address]:
Enter the gateway address that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
[Broadcast Address]:
Enter the broadcast address that is being used on the TCP/IP network.
NOTE
a. If [DHCP] is selected, you cannot enter any value in [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], and [Broadcast Address].
b. If you cannot use DHCP, specify [Manual Setting].
When your case falls within none of the above cases
If the display of NetSpot Device Installer falls within none of the above even if you are using an operating system other than Windows XP Service Pack 2 or another operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, the network cable is connected properly, and the printer is ON, there is a possibility that a device that has the same IP address as the default IP address of the printer exists on the network. In this case, turn off the device that has the same IP address or remove the device from the network, and then perform the procedure from Step 1 again. After completing the settings for this printer, restore the devices to their original states. If this method is impossible, set the IP address using the ARP/PING command. For details on the procedure for setting the IP address using the ARP/PING command, see "How to set the IP address using the ARP/PING command" in Related Information at the end of this page.
6. After completing the settings, click [OK].
7. When the message <The device has been reset.> appears, click [OK].
To perform a reset operation properly, wait for approximately 20 seconds or longer as is after clicking [OK].
After completing the reset, the settings are enabled.
IMPORTANT
a. If you are using an operating system equipped with Windows Firewall, and the Windows Firewall is enabled, you cannot search for the printers whose IP address is not specified or perform the broadcast discovery or multicast discovery on networks other than the local subnet unless you register NetSpot Device Installer as a program whose communication is to be unblocked.
For details on registering NetSpot Device Installer as a program whose communication is to be unblocked in Windows Firewall, see the Readme file of NetSpot Device Installer.
b. NetSpot Device Installer supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003. If you are using an operating system that NetSpot Device Installer does not support, perform the settings from other computer on the network or by using the ARP/PING command or the printer's control panel. For details on each setting, see Related Information at the end of this page.
c. You need the MAC address of the printer in the protocol settings by NetSpot Device Installer or the ARP/PING command. To confirm the MAC address, perform Network Status Print with the printer's control panel using the following procedure.
1. If the printer is not online, press to turn the Online indicator on.
to turn the Online indicator on. 2. Press .
. 3. Select [N/W Status Print] using and , then press .
and , then press . The MAC address is indicated in [Ethernet Driver Setting] on the upper left of the Network Status Print.
d. Before preparing the protocol settings, make sure that the printer is connected to the network and the printer is ON.
NOTE
a. This section describes the procedure for using NetSpot Device Installer without installing it. For details on the procedures for installing NetSpot Device Installer, see "Network Guide" (PDF manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
b. The procedure for running NetSpot Device Installer when it is installed on the computer is as follows.
- If NetSpot Device Installer is added to the [Start] menu on the installation, select [Programs] -> [NetSpot Device Installer] -> [NetSpot Device Installer]. If NetSpot Device Installer is not added to the [Start] menu on the installation, double-click [nsdi.exe] in the folder in which NetSpot Device Installer is installed.