can't print via LAN cable

[guitar9199]

Re: can't print via LAN cable

Yes it is ! Nowaday's the crossing is done internaly in the laptop. I use a straight cable all the time..

Try the next thing :
- Shutdown copier
- connect a laptop with it's Ip set to 172.16.1.1, netmask 255.255.255.0
- press and hold no 1 and 7 on the copier, switch on copier, hold both keys until copier is booted and msg "Fixed IP" apears on the screen..
- ping 172.16.1.100 from the laptop

if that works

next :

open a browser and enter 172.16.1.100 in the adress bar, you should get the copiers web interface

If that works

next :

install new printer - TCP/IP on 172.16.1.100, install correct driver

print testpage..

Ethernet on fiber-optic cabling still requires a crossover cable between two like devices, even at gigabit speeds. What you're describing only applies to UTP wiring.

[JPiek]

Re: can't print via LAN cable

You started about a straight Cat5 not working
Besides, how do you connect a copier using fiber optic...

Just trying to help out here...

[guitar9199]

Re: can't print via LAN cable

You started about a straight Cat5 not working
Besides, how do you connect a copier using fiber optic...

Just trying to help out here...

No worries... I've just never had any success connecting PC>MFP without using a hub or crossover. I know tech changes quickly, so you're probably right about not needing crossover anymore due to Gigabit Ethernet...I just try to err on the side of what I know works out of the chute.

With Fiber ethernet becoming a "thing" now, it's likely we're ALL going to have to change our methods. I'm betting it'll be similar to having to "dumb down" fax features on copiers to work with VOIP phone lines.