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Network Connectivity
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ColorQube 8580/8880 Color Printer 23
System Administrator Guide
IP
Internet Protocol (IP) is a protocol within the Internet Protocol Suite that manages the transmission of
messages from computer to computer.
About TCP/IP and IP Addresses
Computers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network.
Generally, Macintosh computers use either TCP/IP or the Bonjour protocol to communicate with a
network printer. For Macintosh OS X systems, TCP/IP is preferred. Unlike TCP/IP, however, Bonjour does
not require printers or computers to have IP addresses.
With TCP/IP protocols, each printer and computer must have a unique IP address. Many networks and
cable and DSL routers have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP server
automatically assigns an IP address to every computer and printer on the network that is configured to
use DHCP.
If you use a Cable or DSL router, see the documentation for your router for information on IP addressing.
Accessing TCP/IP Settings
You can access IPv4, IPv6, and DNS/WINS settings in CentreWare Internet Services.
1. In CentreWare Internet Services, click
Properties
>
Protocols
.
2. Click
TCP/IP
.
3. To edit IPv4 settings, click
TCP/IP (v4)
.
4. To edit IPv6 settings, click
TCP/IP (v6)
.
5. To edit DNS/WINS settings, click
DNS/WINS
.
6. For the new settings to take effect, restart your printer.