Download E-Class Mark II LAN Setup - Datamax

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Quick Networking Guide
Use this guide to quickly get your printer connected to the network via the LAN or WLAN communications using DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). If DHCP is not available, more detailed instructions are available in the
operator’s manual located on the Accessories CD-ROM included with the printer’s packaging. If you don’t have the CD,
you can download the manual and all the required software from our web site at www.datamax-oneil.com.
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IMPORTANT
Some networks are not configured to accept DHCP connections. Check with your network
administrator if you cannot establish a connection using the steps below.
Quick LAN Setup
These steps utilize DHCP for a quick and easy connection to the network.
Step 1 – Connect the Printer to the Network
Connect the printer’s power supply to an electrical receptacle and the printer. Do NOT power on the printer at this
time. Connect the network cable to the printer’s LAN port.
Step 2 – Power up the Printer
Turn on the power switch and wait approximately 90 seconds for the network to assign an IP address to the printer.
Step 3 – Verify the IP Address
Print a Network Report by momentarily pressing all three buttons on top of the printer at the same time. The report
will print the status of the network ports including the IP address. Use this IP address to map your software or driver
to the printer for printing.
Quick WLAN Setup
Your printer is shipped with the WLAN turned “off” or disabled. To enable
the WLAN you must enable it using one of two configuration utilities, the
resident Internal Web Pages or the Desktop Printer Configuration
Software. These instructions use the resident Internal Web Pages to
quickly setup the WLAN.
Step 1 – Establish a LAN Connection
Establish a LAN connection as described in the Quick LAN Setup above.
About Configuration Utilities
The resident Internal Web Pages
(recommended) require a LAN
connection and a web browser. The
Desktop Printer Configuration Utility
requires software installation onto a
Windows® PC with a communications
connection to the printer.
Step 2 – Enable and Configure WLAN
Launch your web browser and enter the IP address of the printer (found on the Network Report label, see Step 3
above). Once connected, use the Internal Web Pages to enable the WLAN and change the network parameters as
desired. For a common setup the following parameters must be changed: (default password is “sysadm”).
NOTE: You must enter the “sysadm” password and click “Apply” on each page to save any changed settings.
On the Wifi Settings page, locate and set the following items:
> Set the “SSID” field to match the SSID of your access point.
> Set “WLAN Network Type” drop down box to “Infrastructure”.
> Set any WLAN Security Settings if necessary.
> Enter the “sysadm” password and click the “Apply” button.
On the TCP/IP Configuration page, locate and set the following item:
> Activate the “Enable Wireless” setting by clicking on the check box.
> Enter the “sysadm” password and click the “Apply” button.
Step 3 – Reset and Verify Changes
Click on the Reset Network Parameters menu item, enter the password and click Reset. Wait 90 seconds and print a
Network Report by momentarily pressing all three buttons on top of the printer at the same time. The report will print the
status of the network ports including the IP address. Use this IP address to map your software or driver to the printer for
printing.
Internal Web Pages
The printer is equipped with resident internal web pages that allow easy access to the printer’s setting via a web
browser and network connection.
Step 1 – Establish a LAN or WLAN Connection
Make sure you have an established LAN or WLAN connection to the network. Verify the IP address by momentarily
pressing all three buttons on top of the printer at the same time to print a Network Report.
Step 2 – Launch a Web Browser
Launch your web browser and enter the IP address of the printer. The printer’s internal web page will be displayed in
the web browser provided there is a successful network connection.
Step 3 – Make Settings Changes
Make setting changes to the printer as needed. Click on the Reset Network Parameters menu item, enter the
password and click Reset to save the changes and reset the printer. The default password needed for changes is
“sysadm”.
Reset printer to complete
changes
Enter password to make
change
Desktop Configuration Software
If you cannot use DHCP to setup the printer or are having trouble setting up your printer, you must use the Desktop
Printer Configuration Utility software to setup the communications parameters. This requires a Windows® OS running
on a PC.
Step 1 – Install the Printer Driver
Install the printer driver provided on the Accessories CD and establish communication via the serial, parallel or USB
port (USB recommended). The printer should now be listed on the Windows® printers and faxes list.
Step 2 – Load & Run Desktop Printer Configuration Utility
Load and run the desktop configuration software from a PC. The Accessories CD contains the desktop configuration
utility. Select the printer from the list of available printers and query the printer.
Step 3 - Change the Settings
Change the network settings of the printer under the Communications/Network tab as desired and save the settings
to the printer by clicking on the Configure Printer button on the menu header.
Configure Printer button
Click to save changes to the
printer