Configuration Steps
When you configure the device for the first time, complete the following tasks.
1. Ensure that your device is connected physically to your network, and to the fax line, as needed.
2. Confirm that your device is recognized on your network. By default, the device is configured to receive an IP address from a DHCP server over a TCP/IP network. If you have another type of network, or want to assign a static IP address, refer to IP. 3. Complete the installation wizards. These wizards help you configure basic device settings such as your location, time zone, and date and time preferences.
4. Print a configuration report listing the current device configuration. Review the report and locate the device IPv4 address. For details, refer to Printing the Configuration Report. 5. Open a Web browser and type the IP address of your device to access the Embedded Web Server. The Embedded Web Server is the administration and configuration software installed on the device. For details, refer to Accessing the Embedded Web Server. Note:You can access most configuration settings on the Properties tab in the Embedded Web Server.
6. Print the Configuration Checklist. The Configuration Checklist provides space for you to write down important information as you go through the configuration process. Use it to record information about your network settings, including passwords, network paths, and server addresses. To access the checklist, in the Embedded Web Server, click Properties > Configuration Overview, then click View Checklist.
7. Create a host name for the device. For details, refer to DNS.
9. Configure Security. For details, refer to Security. 11. Configure Print, Scan, and Fax features. For details, refer to Printing, Scanning, and Faxing. 12. Configure Accounting. For details, refer to Accounting. Note:Not all options listed are supported on all devices. Some options apply only to a specific device model, configuration, operating system, or driver type.