IBM INFOPRINT 6500 User Manual
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Persistent DHCP
When this option is enabled, the IP 
Address, Gateway, and Subnet Mask 
obtained through DHSP is saved. If the 
DHCP server does not provide an 
address, the device will use the previously 
saved DHCP IP address. This option only 
works when DHCP is enabled. The default 
disable.
ping
Standard command to test a TCP/IP 
connection. (e.g., ping 192.75.11.9)
print path
Three-stage path a print job takes when it 
is sent from a host to a printer through the 
Ethernet.
protocol
A set of rules or conventions governing the 
exchange of information between 
computer systems or between a printer 
and a host computer. For computer 
printers, a protocol is the coding 
convention used to convey and print data. 
A printer protocol includes codes for 
printing text and graphics, as well as codes 
instructing the printer to perform special 
operations and machine-to-machine 
communication codes.
PSERVER
Print Server. A Novell print method where 
the Ethernet continuously polls the Novell 
file server print queue looking for print 
jobs.
RAM
Random Access Memory. Volatile memory 
within the Ethernet that contains current/
working settings. Settings are lost once the 
power is removed.