Konica Minolta magicolor 4690MF magicolor 4690 Reference Guide - Page 199

Making the Connection Ethernet Interface An RJ45 connector can be used as the Ethernet interface for this printer. When connecting your printer to an Ethernet network, the tasks you perform depend on how you plan to set the printer's IP (Internet Protocol) address. „ IP Address-A unique identifier for each device on a TCP/IP network. „ Subnet Mask-A filter used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. „ Gateway-A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. Since the IP address for each PC and printer on your network must be unique, you usually need to modify this preset address so it doesn't conflict with any other IP address or your network or any attached network. You can do this in one of two ways. Each is explained in detail in the following sections. „ Using DHCP „ Setting the address manually Using DHCP If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the printer's IP address will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server when you turn on the printer. (Refer to "Network Printing" on page 186 for a description of DHCP.) " If the IP address of the printer is not set automatically, check if the printer has been set to allow DHCP to be used (REPORT/STATUS - REPORT - CONFIGURATION PAGE). If the printer has been set so that DHCP cannot be used, select AUTO in the UTILITY - ADMIN. MANAGEMENT - NETWORK SETTING - IP ADDR. SETTING menu. 1 Connect your printer to the network. When using an Ethernet cable, plug the RJ45 connector into the Ethernet interface port of the printer. 2 Turn on your PC and printer. 3 After the printer's message window is initialized, install the printer driver. Network Connection 183