[I-02] Configuring the IP Address

There are three methods of configuring the IP address. These procedures are described using screenshots from Windows XP.
IMPORTANT
If you are using Windows Vista (64-bit version)

NetSpot Device Installer cannot be used on Windows Vista (64-bit version).
Network-ready printer model

Only LBP5050n is designed for use on a network.
LBP5050 only has a USB interface.

Configuring the IP Address Using NetSpot Device Installer

The following describes how to configure the IP address by running NetSpot Device Installer directly from the CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT
If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
  • If you are using a computer with Windows Firewall enabled, it is recommended that you configure the IP address using the ARP and PING commands.
  • Before configuring the IP address, NetSpot Device Installer must be added to the Windows Firewall exception list.

    • 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"
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the printer.
Use an Ethernet network cable.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the hub.

Turn on the printer.

Make sure that the LNK indicator (green) on the printer is on.
(A): 100 indicator, (B): LNK indicator, (C): ERR indicator
  • 10BASE-T: LNK indicator is on
  • 100BASE-TX: LNK indicator and 100 indicator are on
NOTE
Parts exclusive to LBP5050n

The following parts are only available on LBP5050n.
  • Reset Button
  • Ethernet Port
  • 100 Indicator
  • LNK Indicator
  • ERR Indicator
LBP5050 is not designed for use on a network, and therefore, this model does not have these parts.
When the ERR indicator turns on or no indicators turn on

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Check the Ethernet cable connection and hub performance.
  3. If there are no problems, turn on the printer.
If the printer does not operate properly after it is turned back on, the network board may be damaged.
"Network Troubleshooting (LBP5050n Only)"

Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Be sure to log on as a user with administrative rights.
IMPORTANT
If you are not sure about your administrative rights

Contact your system administrator.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
If the CD-ROM is already in the drive, eject the disk and reinsert it into the drive.
Please wait until CD-ROM Setup appears.
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].
If the [License Agreement] dialog box appears, read the contents, and then click [Yes].
NOTE
If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Continue].

Configure the IP address using one of the following methods according to the content displayed in the device list.

A: When the device displayed in the device list has a MAC address set for [Device Name] and [Not Configured] set for [Status]

Select the device.

Open the [Initial Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Device].
  2. Click [Initial Settings].

Specify the initial settings.
  1. Specify the necessary settings.
  2. Click [Next].
  • [Subnet]: When the computer running NetSpot Device Installer is connected to multiple networks, select the subnet to which the device belongs.
  • [Product Type]: Select [LBP + NB-EC2].

Select an IP address → click [OK].
  • [IP Address Setting with]: Select one of the following methods for setting the IP address.
    • [Manual Setting]: Lets you specify the IP address manually by entering it in [IP Address].
    • [DHCP]: Obtains the IP address by using DHCP.
  • [IP Address]: Enter the IP address of the printer.
  • [Subnet Mask]: Enter the subnet mask as needed.
  • [Gateway Address]: Enter the gateway address as needed.
  • [Broadcast Address]: Enter the broadcast address as needed.

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.

B: When the device displayed in the device list has the default setting for [IP Address]

Select the device.

Open the [Protocol Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Device].
  2. Click [Protocol Settings].

Configure the IP address.
  • [IP Address Setting with]: Select one of the following methods for setting the IP address.
    • [Manual Setting]: Lets you specify the IP address manually by entering it in [IP Address].
    • [Auto Detect]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP.
    • [RARP]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP.
    • [BOOTP]: Obtains the IP address by using BOOTP.
    • [DHCP]: Obtains the IP address by using DHCP.
  • [IP Address]: Enter the IP address of the printer.
  • [Subnet Mask]: Enter the subnet mask as needed.
  • [Gateway Address]: Enter the gateway address as needed.
NOTE
When [Auto Detect] is selected

The following must be started when the check box is selected.
  • [RARP]: RARP daemon
  • [BOOTP]: BOOTP daemon
  • [DHCP]: DHCP server

    When [RARP] is selected, the [IP address] option is no longer available.
    When [BOOTP] or [DHCP] is selected, the following options are no longer available.
    • [IP Address]
    • [Subnet Mask]
    • [Gateway Address]
If RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP cannot be used to obtain the IP address

Select [Manual Setting].

Click [OK].

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.

C: Neither A nor B (However, the network cable is connected properly and the printer is turned on.)

A device on the network may have the same IP address as that configured for this printer.
Perform either of the following operations, and then repeat the procedure for configuring the IP address.
After configuring the IP address of the printer, restore all existing devices to their original condition.
If you do not want to use this method, you can configure the IP address using the ARP and PING commands.
"Configuring the IP Address Using the ARP and PING Commands"

Configuring the IP Address Using the ARP and PING Commands

To configure the IP address using the ARP and PING commands, start Command Prompt.
Enter commands in the Command Prompt window to configure the IP address.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the printer.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the hub.

Turn on the printer.

Make sure that the LNK indicator (green) on the printer is on.
(A): 100 indicator, (B): LNK indicator, (C): ERR indicator
  • 10BASE-T: LNK indicator is on
  • 100BASE-TX: LNK indicator and 100 indicator are on
NOTE
Parts exclusive to LBP5050n

The following parts are only available on LBP5050n.
  • Reset Button
  • Ethernet Port
  • 100 Indicator
  • LNK Indicator
  • ERR Indicator
LBP5050 is not designed for use on a network, and therefore, this model does not have these parts.
When the ERR indicator turns on or no indicators turn on

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Check the Ethernet cable connection and hub performance.
  3. If there are no problems, turn on the printer.
If the printer does not operate properly after it is turned back on, the network board may be damaged.
"Network Troubleshooting (LBP5050n Only)"

Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Be sure to log on as a user with administrative rights.
IMPORTANT
If you are not sure about your administrative rights

Contact your system administrator.

Run Command Prompt.
  • Windows XP, Server 2003, and Vista: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt]
  • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Command Prompt]

Enter [arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>], and then press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
  • <IP address>: Specify the IP address of the printer with four octets (from 0 to 255) separated by periods.
  • <MAC address>: Specify the MAC address with six sets of two digits separated by hyphens.
Example: "arp -s 192.168.0.215 00-00-85-05-70-31"
NOTE
MAC address location

The MAC address is listed at (A) on the printer.

Enter [ping <IP address> -l 479], and then press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
  • <IP Address>: Enter the IP address used in Step 7.
    Example: "ping 192.168.0.215 -l 479"
    The IP address of the printer is configured.
  • Enter a lowercase "L" for "-l".
  • The subnet mask and gateway address are set to [0.0.0.0].

Enter "exit", and then press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
Exit Command Prompt.

Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Status Window

If the printer driver is already installed, you can configure the IP address using the Printer Status Window.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Network Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Network Settings].

Configure the IP address.
  1. Select the method for configuring the IP address according to the network environment.
    • [Manual Setting]: Lets you specify the IP address directly.
    • [Auto Detect]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP.
  2. Configure the advanced settings according to the [IP Address Setting with] setting.
    • [Manual Setting]: Enter the IP address of the printer for [IP Address].
    • [Auto Detect]: Select the check box of the desired protocol.
    • [RARP]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP.
    • [BOOTP]: Obtains the IP address by using BOOTP.
    • [DHCP]: Obtains the IP address by using DHCP.
  3. Click [OK].
NOTE
When [Manual Setting] is selected

Enter the following items being used on the TCP/IP network.
  • [IP Address]
  • [Subnet Mask]
  • [Gateway Address]
When [Auto Detect] is selected

The following must be started when the check box is selected.
  • [RARP]: RARP daemon
  • [BOOTP]: BOOTP daemon
  • [DHCP]: DHCP server

    When [RARP] is selected, the [IP address] option is no longer available.
    When [BOOTP] or [DHCP] is selected, the following options are no longer available.
    • [IP Address]
    • [Subnet Mask]
    • [Gateway Address]
If RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP cannot be used to obtain the IP address

Select [Manual Setting].
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