Setup Procedure

Follow the procedure described below to set up the machine to use its functions.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that the network administrator perform the following procedures.
Use the machine’s control panel if you are configuring the protocol settings for the first time. After configuring the protocol settings, you can change the content by using the Remote UI.

Connecting the Machine to a Network

Follow the setup procedure described here to connect the machine to a TCP/IP network.
1
Network Cable Connection (See Chapter 2, “Before You Start Using the Machine,” in the User’s Guide.)
Connect the machine to the network using network cables.
2
Specify the interface settings for communication between the machine and computers on your network. To specify the settings, use:
The machine’s control panel
The Remote UI (via a web browser)
3
Communication Environment Settings (Communication Environment Settings)
Set up a configuration for communication between the machine and computers on your network. To specify the settings, use:
The machine’s control panel
The Remote UI (via a web browser)
4
IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings (IEEE802.1X Authentication Settings)
If access to your network requires authentication to a RADIUS server, specify the settings of IEEE802.1X authentication.
5
Specify the machine’s network address and establish a connection to a computer on your network. Any of the following can be used to specify the settings:
The machine’s control panel (Additional Functions menu)
The Remote UI (via a web browser)

Setting up the Machine for Printing/Sending Faxes from a Computer

Follow the setup procedure described here to set up the machine for printing and sending faxes from a computer.
IMPORTANT
Sending faxes from a computer is available only when the optional Super G3 Fax Board-AG1 is attached to the machine.
If you are printing from a computer over a TCP/IP network, you can use the following application protocols:
LPD
Raw (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Server 2003/Server 2008 only)
WSD (Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 only)
NOTE
For details about system requirements, see Printing or Sending a Fax from a Computer.
1
Connect the machine to a computer
Connection via a network
Follow the procedure described in Connecting the Machine to a Network.
Connection via a USB cable*
Follow the procedure described in Chapter 1, “Machine Installation,” in the User’s Guide.
* In this case, proceed to step 3.
2
Set up the machine according to your network environment (Setting up the Machine for Your Network Environment)
Any of the following can be used to specify the settings:
The Machine’s control panel (Additional Functions menu)
The Remote UI (via a web browser)
3
Install drivers in the computer (Setting up a Computer for Printing / Sending a Fax)

Setting up the Machine to Use the E-Mail/I-Fax Functions

Follow the setup procedure described here to set up the machine to use the e-mail and I-fax functions.
IMPORTANT
To send e-mails or I-faxes, the Send function must be activated with the optional Color Send Kit-Y1.
NOTE
For details about system requirements, see Using E-Mail/I-Fax.
1
Connect the machine to a network
Follow the procedure described in Connecting the Machine to a Network.
2
Set up the machine according to your network environment (Setting up the Machine for Your Network Environment)
Any of the following can be used to specify the settings:
The Machine’s control panel (Additional Functions menu)
The Remote UI (via a web browser)

Setting up the Machine for Sending Data to a File Server

Follow the setup procedure described here to set up the machine for sending data to a file server (FTP or a shared folder).
IMPORTANT
To send data to a file server, the Send function must be activated with the optional Color Send Kit-Y1.
NOTE
For details about system requirements, see Sending Data to a File Server.
1
Connect the machine to a network
Follow the procedure described in Connecting the Machine to a Network.
2
Set up the machine according to your network environment (Setting up the Machine for Your Network Environment)
Any of the following can be used to specify the settings:
The Machine’s control panel (Additional Functions menu)
The Remote UI (via a web browser)
3
Set up a file server
To send data to an FTP server:
See Setting File Server (FTP).
To send data to a shared folder:
See Setting File Server (File Sharing).
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