Ricoh Aficio Copy Machine 180 - Manual (Page 243)

Windows 95/98 Configuration
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Preparing to Use the TCP/IP Protocol for Printing
To use the TCP/IP protocol to print, the network must be configured as de-
scribed below.
Configuring the Printer
Configure your printer to use the TCP/IP protocol.
• Confirm that the TCP/IP protocol is set to be active. (The factory default is ac-
tive)
• Assign an IP address and make other settings required for using the TCP/IP
protocol.
Reference
For more information on how to make the above settings, refer to the Operat-
ing Instructions for your printer.
If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, refer to P.82 “When Using DHCP”.
Note
❒ After setting the IP address, use the PING command to confirm that it has
been set correctly.
A Click [Start] , point to [Programs] , and then click [MS-DOS Prompt] .
B Input the following. (Example IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C:> ping 192.168.15.16
If the address has been configured correctly, the following message ap-
pears.
Reply from 192.168.15.16 : bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=32
If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following message ap-
pears.
Request timed out.
Configuring a Windows 95/98 computer
Follow these steps to configure a Windows 95/98 computer to use the TCP/IP
protocol.
A
Double-click the [Network] icon of [Control Panel] , and confirm that “TCP/IP”
is in the [The following network components are installed] box of [Configuration]
tab.
Note
❒ If TCP/IP is not installed, click [Add] of [Configuration] tab, and install it. For
more information, refer to the Windows 95/98 online help.