B6500 Network User’s Guide
Overview - 8
Configuration
Introduction
The B6500 is a fast 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T network capable printer.
It supports major protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethertalk. This section
details configuring the printer's network interface and should be done prior
to configuring your computer.
Initial IP Address
The factory configuration is for the printer to obtain an IP address
automatically from your networks' DHCP server.
Use the printers' console to determine the printers' address.
1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.
2. Press the <
▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on
the first line of the display.
3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.
4. Press the <
▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus
until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.
5. Note the IP address shown on the second line of the display.
If your network does not have a DHCP server, the IP address will have to
be set manually.
Use the printers' console to manual set the printers' address.
1. Press the <MENU> button on the control panel.
2. Press the <
▼> button until the text "Network Menu" is shown on
the first line of the display.
3. Press the <䊳> button to enter the Network menu.
4. Press the <
▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus
until the text "IP Address Set" is shown on the first line of the
display.
5. Press the <䊳> button to enter the submenu
6. Press the <
▲> or <▼> buttons to toggle between Automatic and
Manual, select manual. Press <SELECT> to save the selection
7. Press the <
▲> or <▼> buttons to move through the submenus
until the text "IP Address" is shown on the first line of the display.