Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page
also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1
From the home screen, navigate to:
>
Reports
>
Network Setup Page
2
Check the first section of the network setup page and confirm that the status is Connected.
If the status is Not Connected, then the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning.
Consult your system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.
Checking the status of parts and supplies
A message appears on the printer display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.
Checking the status of parts and supplies on the printer control panel
From the home screen, navigate to:
Status/Supplies
>
View Supplies
Checking the status of parts and supplies from the Embedded Web Server
Note:
Make sure that the computer and printer are connected to the same network.
1
Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated
by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
2
Click
Device Status
>
More Details
.
Saving energy
Using Eco
‑
Mode
1
Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers
separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
2
Click
Settings
>
General Settings
>
Eco
‑
Mode
.
3
Select a setting.
Using M5170
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