Microcom 438TM, Operator'S Manual

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Getting Started Chapter 3
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Please note that you will need to add the 192.168.200.3 address to your network in order to
communicate to the printer via the Web Interface if DHCP is disabled.
3.5.2.1 IP Discovery Application – Microcom Ethernet Option
The quickest and easiest method of assigning the ethernet connection settings would be to
use the IP Discovery application. Download this application from our website at:
https://www.microcomcorp.com/products/438s/#downloads and selected by going to the
UTILITIES tab.
Run the application after downloading and installing.
Select the “Search” button to find the printer attached to the network. Printers detected on
the network are reported in the window. The printers listed, will list their current IP address,
MAC address, and serial number.
Select the printer that you would like to make changes to and double click on the entry or
select the ASSIGN to set the Ethernet parameters.
3.5.2.2 HTTP Web Configuration – Microcom Ethernet Option
Follow these instructions to use the HTTP Web interface to configure the Microcom Ethernet
Option board.
Power the printer up with the print button pressed and held in and then release the button
once the printer boots and the light turns solid green. This is the diagnostics mode and a
printout will print. The printer’s current IP address is listed on this printout. Note: cycle
printer power to exit the diagnostics mode.
Open and internet browser, preferably Chrome or Firefox.
Enter the current IP address in the browser bar (please note that your network will need to
be able to access this address).