Xerox 8560MFP System Administrator Guide - Page 15

Using a Startup Network Configuration File Using a Startup Network Configuration File This section includes: ■ About the Configuration File on page 2-2 ■ Configuration File Requirements on page 2-2 ■ Specifying the Location of the Configuration File on page 2-2 About the Configuration File To configure printer settings or to perform other tasks, such as loading fonts, color tables, and job patches, you can create a startup network configuration file. When the printer is turned on or reset, the TFTP service on the TFTP server downloads the configuration file once an IP address is acquired and confirmed in the printer. The TFTP service processes the data in the configuration file as if it were a standard print job. Configuration File Requirements The configuration file must be: ■ A valid PostScript or PCL file that contains the appropriate PostScript, PCL, or PJL commands. For a list of the Xerox-unique PCL and PJL commands, see Printer Commands on page B-1. ■ Stored on a TFTP server that the printer can access over the TCP/IP network. Specifying the Location of the Configuration File To specify the location of the configuration file, do one of the following: ■ If the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network in a DHCP/BOOTP environment, use the DHCP/BOOTP environment. ■ Use DHCP option 66 to specify the TFTP server IP address or hostname. ■ Use DHCP option 67 to specify the pathname of the configuration file. For information on how to set these parameters, refer to your DHCP or BOOTP server documentation. ■ If the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network in a non-DHCP environment, use CentreWare Internet Services (IS). On the TCP/IP Settings page, under TFTP Settings, do the following: ■ Enter the TFTP server IP address or hostname in the TFTP Server Name field. ■ Enter the pathname of the configuration file in the Boot File Name field. For more information, see the CentreWare IS Online Help. System Administrator Guide 2-2