Set the machine for network usage, Connect the machine to a network, Specify the ip address settings – Canon ImageCLASS MF4690 User Manual

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Set the Machine for Network Usage

Connect the Machine to a Network

This machine has a USB connector and LAN connector. If the machine is connected to a network using a
LAN cable, you can print the documents sent from a computer, send documents to a file server and send
document attached to an e-mail through a network.

NOTE

The machine does not come with a LAN cable.

1

Connect a Category 5 or greater twisted pair LAN cable to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX port on the
back of the machine. Connect the other end of the cable to a network router or a hub.

NOTE

If you use the machine as a local printer, connect the machine directly to a computer using a USB cable.
(See “Installing/Uninstalling Software,” on p. 25.)

Specify the IP Address Settings

An IP address must be specified in order to enable communication between the machine and a
computer.

NOTE

– It is recommended that the network administrator perform the following procedures.
– Before performing the following procedure, make sure that the machine is turned on and connected to a network.
– This machine is set by default to automatically draw an IP address using DHCP. If your network server or router is

configured to provide a DHCP address, all you need to do is connect a network cable and turn on the machine. The
machine will draw an IP address automatically.

– This machine also supports automatic IP addresses using BOOTP and RARP protocols. If you use these protocols, select

<ON> at step 6 of the following procedures, then specify the <2. BOOTP> or <3. RARP> settings.

Specify the IP Address Manually

1

Press [Additional
Functions].

2

Press [

] or [

] to

select <11. SYSTEM
SETTINGS>

, then press

[OK].

3

Press [

] or [

] to

select <5. NETWORK
SETTINGS>

, then press

[OK].

PC with

10Base-T Connector

PC with

100Base-TX Connector

Hub

Ethernet Cable

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