Set Up Network Connection

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  • Connect the Machine to Network

To use the machine by connecting to the network, you must set up the IP address.
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is an identification number assigned to each individual computer connected to the Internet.
To use the following functions, you must set up the IP address in advance.

Remote UI: Access and change the machine settings from a web browser on the computer by using the remote UI software.
E-Mail: Send scanned documents attached to an e-mail message through a network.
Scan to File Server: Send a scanned document to a file server from the computer.
I-Fax: Send a document to a machine that is compatible with I-fax.
PC Print: Print documents on a computer.
PC Fax: Fax a document on a computer.
Scan with Color Network ScanGear (application on the software CD-ROM): Save scanned documents to a computer.

The following flow chart indicates the settings needed for each function.


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  • The "Setup Guide" only supports IPv4.
  1. Make sure the screen on the left is shown on the display. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Set or Check Now> or <Set or Check Later>.
  • <Set or Check Now>: When you use the machine through the network, select <Set or Check Now>: then press [OK].
  • <Set or Check Later>: When you do not use the machine through the network, Select <Set or Check Later>, then press [OK]. (Go to "Finish 'Setup Guide'.")
  • The setting for IPv6 is not supported with the "Setup Guide." When you want to use the machine on the IPv6 environment, select <Set or Check Later> and set it up after finishing the "Setup Guide." See "Setting the Use of IPv6."
  1. Make sure the screen on the left is shown on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the "Setup Guide."
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Set Manually> or <Do Not Set Manually>.
  • <Set Manually>: When you specify the IP address manually, select <Set Manually>, then press [OK].
  • <Do Not Set Manually>: When you obtain the IP address automatically by consulting the manual after finishing the setup guide, select <Do Not Set Manually>, then press [OK].

If you select <Do Not Set Manually>, make sure the following screen is displayed on the display, then press [OK] to proceed to the "Setup Guide." ("Finish 'Setup Guide'.")

  1. Use - (numeric keys) to enter the IP address, then press [OK].
  1. Use - (numeric keys) to enter the subnet mask, then press [OK].
  1. Use - (numeric keys) to enter the gateway address, then press [OK].
  1. Make sure the screen on the left is shown on the display.

Go to "Finish 'Setup Guide'."

If there are any undefined items, a screen appear before this screen listing the undefined items.