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Managing Your Printer
This topic includes:
■ "Printer’s IP Address" on page 1-11
■ "CentreWare Internet Services (IS)" on page 1-11
■ "PhaserSMART" on page 1-12
■ "PrintingScout" on page 1-12
When your printer is connected to your computer over a network, there are a number of
resources available to help you manage your printer.
Note
The information in this section applies only to network printers.
Printer’s IP Address
You need your printer’s IP address to change printer settings through CentreWare IS. Follow
these steps to identify your printer’s IP address:
1. At the printer’s front panel, select Information, then press the OK button.
2. Select Printer Identification, then press the OK button.
CentreWare Internet Services (IS)
CentreWare IS is a tool that you can use on your computer to manage tasks on networked
printers and multifunction products. CentreWare IS uses TCP/IP and a web browser to
communicate directly with an embedded web server in the printer or system. With
CentreWare IS you can:
■ Configure and manage multi-vendor printers and multifunction products.
■ Access remote diagnostics and troubleshooting information for problems.
■ Monitor printer and system status.
■ Monitor supply status.
■ Link to software updates and Technical Support.
Launching CentreWare IS
To launch CentreWare IS:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter your printer's IP address in the browser’s Address field (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
3. For detailed information about CentreWare IS software, click HELP on the upper right of
the CentreWare IS screen.
For more information about “CentreWare IS” go to Reference/Connections & Networks/
Printer Management Software on the User Documentation CD-ROM.