[J-23] Resetting the Network Settings Using NetSpot Device Installer

The following describes how to reset the network settings by starting NetSpot Device Installer from the supplied CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT
Precautions when resetting the network settings

Make sure that the printer is not operating before resetting the network settings.
If the network settings are reset while the printer is printing or receiving data, the data may not be printed correctly, or this may result in paper jams or damage to the printer.

When using an operating system with Windows Firewall enabled
  • If you are using a computer with Windows Firewall enabled, you cannot search for a printer on a different subnet.
  • NetSpot Device Installer must be added to the Windows Firewall using either of the following methods.
    • Add [NetSpot Device Installer] to the list on the [Exceptions] sheet of the [Windows Firewall] dialog box.
      (See the NetSpot Device Installer Readme file.)
    • Install NetSpot Device Installer.
      "Installing NetSpot Device Installer"
  • You can display the NetSpot Device Installer Readme file using either of the following methods.
    1. Click [Additional Software Programs] in CD-ROM Setup.
    2. Click [] for [NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP].
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
CD-ROM Setup starts.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear
  • Windows Vista
    1. Click [Start] → [Start Search].
    2. Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
    The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
  • Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
    1. Click [Start] → [Run].
    2. Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → click [OK].
    The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.

If the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Run AUTORUN.EXE].


If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Continue].

Click [Additional Software Programs].

Click [Start] for [NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP].
NOTE
If the [License Agreement] dialog box appears

Read the contents, and then click [Yes].
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Allow].

Select the printer with the network settings you want to reset.

The network settings are reset.
  1. Click [Device].
  2. Click [Restore Default Settings].

Click [Yes].

When the message "The device has been reset." appears, click [OK].
Wait approximately 20 seconds after resetting the device for the settings to become active.
NOTE
When the message "Turn the device off and then on again." appears

Click [OK].
The printer restarts and the settings become active.
Using other methods to reset the network settings

Using the Remote UI
"Resetting the Network Settings Using the Remote UI"

Using an FTP Client
"Resetting the Network Settings Using an FTP Client"
If you are unable to reset the network settings using the software

You can reset the network settings by operating the reset button on the printer.
Perform the following procedure.
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Turn on the printer while pressing the reset button on the printer.
    "Part Names and Functions"
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