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Optional Equipment and System Requirements

Printing or Sending a Fax from a Computer

Using E-Mail/I-Fax

Sending Data

Checking Your Network Environment

Network Environment Setup Procedures

Connecting the Machine to a Computer or Network

Specifying Network Settings from the Touch Panel Display

Interface Settings

Communication Environment Setup

IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings

Selecting the IEEE802.1X Authentication Method

TCP/IP Network Setup Procedures

Protocol Settings

TCP/IPv4 Settings

TCP/IPv6 Settings

Settings Common to TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6

Confirming TCP/IPv4 Settings (PING Command)

Confirming TCP/IPv6 Settings (PING Command)

Setting the Key Pair Used With SSL Encrypted Communications

IPSec Settings

Registering a Security Policy
Editing a Security Policy

Startup Time Settings

Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax

Printer Connection Method (LPD/Raw)

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or Later
UNIX

Printer Connection Method (IPP/IPPS)

Printer Connection Method (FTP)

Printer Connection Method (WSD)

Setting Up a Computer as a File Server

FTP Server Settings

WebDAV Server Settings

NetWare Network Setup Procedures

NetWare Print Service Settings

Setup Using NetWare Administrator or PCONSOLE

Protocol Settings

Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax

SMB/CIFS Network Setup Procedures

Protocol Settings

Setting Up a Computer for Printing/Sending a Fax

Connecting to a TCP/IP Network

Connecting to an SMB/CIFS Network

Printer Connection Method

Setting Up a Computer as a File Server

Connecting to a TCP/IP Network

Connecting to an SMB/CIFS Network and Configuring a Shared Folder

AppleTalk Network Setup Procedures

Protocol Settings

Setting Up a Computer for Printing

Network Connection Problems and Remedies

Printing Problems and Remedies

Data Sending/File Sharing Problems and Remedies

Encrypted SSL Data Communication Problems and Remedies

Confirming Settings

Checking the Block Log

Obtaining the Public Key of the Machine to Use SSL with Windows Vista/Server 2008

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Connecting to an SMB/CIFS Network
All computers that use the machine for printing or sending a fax must be enabled for SMB/CIFS network use.
The setup procedures differ depending on your operating system. See the procedures below to set the computers.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2: See "Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2."
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later/10.4: See the documentation provided with your Macintosh.
IMPORTANT
The following procedures describe a sample SMB/CIFS setup. Depending on your environment, the actual setup procedure may differ.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2
The following is the procedure for specifying an SMB/CIFS network with Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7/Server 2008 R2.
In the following procedures, items displayed on the screens for Windows Vista are used. Depending on your environment, the items you see on the screen may differ.
1.
Display the window for setting the network connection.
Windows 2000: Right-click the [My Network Places] icon on the screen → select [Properties].
Windows XP: From the [Start] menu, right-click [My Network Places] → select [Properties].
Windows Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] - [Network Connections].
Windows Vista/Server 2008: From the [Start] menu, right-click [Network] → select [Properties] → click [Manage network connections].
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2: From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel] → click [Network and Internet] → [Network and Sharing Center].
2.
Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon → select [Properties].
If you are using Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, click [Local Area Connection] → [Properties].
3.
In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box, select [Client for Microsoft Networks] and [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)].
4.
Double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)].
5.
In the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties]/[Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties] dialog box, click [Advanced] on the [General] sheet → click the [WINS] tab.
6.
On the [WINS] sheet, select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
7.
Click [OK] repeatedly to close the dialog box.
8.
Restart the computer if prompted.
NOTE
If you are using Windows Vista, a dialog box may appear while you are performing the procedure. In this case, enter a user name and password. For more information, see the manuals provided with the operating system.