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Connecting the Printer to a Network
If the printer is being added to an existing network, each TCP/IP client is
already running TCP/IP client software.
The KX-P8420 supports TCP/IP client software on UNIX workstations, PC
compatibles, and Macintosh computers. With Macintosh computers
however, it is easiest to use the built-in AppleTalk protocol to communicate
directly with the printer.
If the client workstation is a PC running Windows, set up the printer as a
Windows PostScript printer by installing the PostScript printer driver, as
described in
Chapter 4
. For setting up your networking software, see the
documentation for your networking environment.
Fiery WebTools software comes pre-installed on the KX-P8420.
Fiery WebTools include: WebSpooler, Status, WebDownloader, WebSetup
and WebLink.
When TCP/IP is enabled for the printer in Network Protocol Setup,
Fiery WebTools are immediately available to clients that:
•
Are connected to a TCP/IP network with a consistent set of IP addresses,
one for the printer and one for each computer connect to the printer.
•
Have an Internet connection and a Java enabled Web browser.
The recommended browsers are:
•
Netscape Navigator 3.04 for Macintosh computers,
•
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.1 SP1 or Netscape Communicator 4.0.4
for Windows computers.
NOTE:
•
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x does not support the WebDownloader.
Netscape and Microsoft continue to release frequent updates to their
browsers. As support cannot be guaranteed for all versions, use the
versions specified above for best results.
To access Fiery WebTools, enter the IP address or DNS name of the
KX-P8420 as a URL in the Internet browser. For more information, see
page 70
.
Setting up TCP/
IP clients for
printing
Setting up TCP/
IP clients for
running
Fiery WebTools
