Xerox ColorQube 8580, System Administrator Manual

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Introduction
8 Xerox
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ColorQube 8580/8880 Color Printer
System Administrator Guide
Configuration Overview
When you configure the printer for the first time, complete the following tasks. For details, see Initial
Setup on page 11, on page 13.
1. Ensure that your printer is connected physically to your network.
2. Confirm that your network recognizes your printer. By default, the printer receives an IP address
from a DHCP server over a TCP/IP network. If you have a different type of network or want to assign
a static IP address, see IP on page 23.
3. To view the printer IPv4 or IPv6 address, print a Configuration Page. For details, see Configuration
Page on page 13
4. To access most configuration settings for the printer, use CentreWare Internet Services.
Note: You can access most configuration settings in CentreWare Internet Services on the Properties
tab.
5. Create a host name for the printer. For details, see DNS/WINS on page 27.
6. Configure network protocols. For details, see Network Connectivity on page 21.
7. Configure security features and set administrative accounts. For details, see Security on page 47, on
page 49.
8. Configure job accounting. For details, see Job Accounting on page 53.