Printek FP5000 series, User Manual

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To connect to the printer via the web browser, you must first determine the IP address of the printer. This
can be obtained by printing out a configuration page:
Install the ribbon cartridge (page 11) and load paper (page 39) into the printer.
On the control panel of the printer push the SETUP button.
Push the Forms button (1)
Push the Print button (2)
This will printout a configuration page of the printer. At the bottom of the printout under the listing ETH-
INT is the current IP address of the printer.
Open a web browser of your choice, i.e. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox.
In the Address Bar of the web browser type the IP address obtained from the configuration printout and
select GO.
The opening screen of the web interface will appear, WebPanel FP5000 .
On the right side of the page is the Printer Status information. Below the status settings is a selection for
Virtual Control Panel . Click Virtual Control Panel. This will open another window that looks and
functions the same as the control panel on the front of the printer. All printer configurations that can be
done from the front control panel can be done using the Virtual Control Panel. See Section 9,
The Menu ,
for detailed information on the selections and settings available.