Apple Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS User Manual download pdf (Page 66)

Initial TCP/IP setup

Before UNIX users can use the printer, the printer administrator must assign

an IP address for the printer, as described in the following sections.

Background information

TCP/IP is a protocol commonly used to connect UNIX systems over Ethernet

networks. Every TCP/IP device must have a unique IP address. Much of the

initial work the printer administrator must do is related to assigning an IP

address (and other associated information) to the printer.

Step 1: Installing the printer software

You don’t need to install any special UNIX software to administer the printer.

You can control many features of the printer’s TCP/IP interface by using the

Apple Printer Utility program on a Mac OS–based computer or Printer

Utility for Windows on Windows computers (see Chapters 2 and 3 of the

Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS User’s Manual).

Step 2: Obtaining an IP address for the printer

To be recognized on your TCP/IP network, your printer must be assigned an

IP address. Part of the address identifies your site; the other part uniquely

identifies the device. Most sites have a network administrator who dispenses

IP addresses for all new network devices. Contact your network administrator

for an IP address for the printer.

WARNING

If your TCP/IP network contains devices with duplicate or

incorrect IP addresses, you may experience unpredictable network

behavior, or your network may cease to function. Make sure you obtain

a valid and unique IP address for the printer.

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