Disabling network protocols (optional)
By factory default, all supported network protocols are enabled. Disabling unused protocols has the
following benefits:
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Decreases printer-generated network traffic
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Prevents unauthorized users from printing to the printer
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Provides only pertinent information on the configuration page
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Allows the printer control panel to display protocol-specific error and warning messages
To enable or disable IPX/SPX
NOTE Do not disable this protocol when using systems that print to the printer using IPX/SPX.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press
to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press .
3. Press
to highlight I/O, and then press .
4. Press
to highlight EMBEDDED JETDIRECT, and then press .
5. Press
to highlight IPX/SPX, and then press .
6. Press
or to select the desired option.
7. Press
to set the selected option.
8. Press Menu to return to the Ready state.
To enable or disable AppleTalk
NOTE Do not disable this protocol when using systems that print to the printer using AppleTalk.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press .
3. Press
to highlight I/O, and then press .
4. Press
to highlight EMBEDDED JETDIRECT, and then press .
5. Press
to highlight APPLETALK, and then press .
6. Press
or to select the desired option.
7. Press
to set the selected option.
8. Press Menu to return to the Ready state.
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