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Using a Web Browser to Manage the IB-51

This section describes how to manage the IB-51 using a web browser.
1. IB-51's Web Page Overview
2.Status Page
3.General Settings Page
4.Advanced Page
5.Troubleshooting

1. IB-51's Web Page Overview

Configure and monitor the IB-51 from the unit's internal webpage, through the IB-51's Web page. The IB-51's Web page is your web
interface for managing the IB-51 from your computer. The computer and IB-51 are linked via TCP/IP.
Note:
Confirm the following points before accessing the IB-51's Web page.

Your computer must support TCP/IP.

The IB-51's IP address must be configured.

1-1. Compatible Systems

The IB-51's Web page can be used with these operating systems.

Windows 2000 (32bit)

Windows XP (32bit/64bit)
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)
Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Windows Server 2003 (32bit/64bit)
Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Apple Macintosh OS X 10.x

1-2. Compatible Web Browsers

The following web browsers have been verified for the IB-51's Web page.
OS

Web Browser

Windows

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer

Mozilla Firefox1.5 or newer
Chrome 1.0 or newer
Safari 2 or newer

Mac OS

Safari 2 or newer

1-3. Accessing IB-51's Web page

1. Launch a web browser.
2. In the address bar, enter the IP address assigned to the IB-51 as the URL. The home page gives basic information about the IB51 and shows the current status and control panel display.
3. Login to the IB-51's Web page by entering the user name and password.

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If "Network Authentication" is disabled on the printer/MFP, the default user name and password are "Admin".
If "Network Authentication" is enabled on the printer/MFP, the user name and password to be entered will change
depending on the configuration of Windows Server or printer/MFP.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the printer/MFP.
4. To view or configure settings, choose a category from the navigation bar on the left.

Enclose the IPv6 address with "[ ]" before you enter it to the address bar of the Web browser.
Example: http://[FE80:0:0:0:2C0:EEFF:FE11:2233]/

2. Status Page
You can do the following from the Status Page.

Change the display language of the IB-51's Web page

Check the IB-51 network settings
Check the IB-51's Wireless Settings
Display the Web page of the printer/MFP that has the IB-51 attached

2-1. Home Page

Figure 1. IB-51's Web page Status Page

This is the first screen displayed after the IB-51's Web page is launched. You can check the status of the IB-51 from this page.
Item

Description

Language

Displayed for multilingual versions of the IB-51's Web page. Choose the desired language from the
drop down list.

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Note:
If the IB-51's Web page display language does not match the display language of the operation panel, some characters may not be
displayed correctly.

2-2. Status Page < Network Status

On the Status page, you can check the settings for a range of operations executed using the control panel or IB-51's Web page, such
as printing and network settings.
Page

Description

Status Pages > Network Status

> General

For checking TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, AppleTalk, NetBEUI/NetBIOS, Protocol Settings, and LDAP
settings.
For TCP/IP, IPv4 and IPv6 details, refer to 4-1. Protocols > TCP/IP > TCP/IP.
For AppleTalk details, refer to 4-9. Protocols > AppleTalk.
For NetBEUI/NetBIOS details, refer to 4-10. Protocols > NetBEUI/NetBIOS.
For Protocol Settings details, refer to 4-5. Protocols > Protocols > Server Settings or 4-6.
Protocols > Protocols > Client Settings.
For LDAP details, refer to 4-17. Management/E-mail > LDAP.

Status Pages > Network Status

> IP Filters

For checking the range of IP address that can access the IB-51. If no IP address is specified, all
addresses have access rights to the IB-51.
For details, refer to 4-2. Protocols > TCP/IP > IP Filters (IPv4) or 4-3. Protocols > TCP/IP > IP
Filters (IPv6).

Status Pages > Network Status

> SNMP

For checking the SNMP settings.

For details, refer to 4-15. Management/E-mail > SNMP > General.

Status Pages > Network Status

> POP3/SMTP

For checking e-mail-related settings.

For details, refer to 4-11. Management/E-mail > SMTP > General or 4-13. Management/E-mail >
POP3 > General.

Status Pages > Network Status

> Logical Printers

For checking the logical printer settings.

For details, refer to 4-4. Protocols > TCP/IP > Logical Printers.

Status Pages > Network Status

> NetWare

For checking the NetWare page settings and status.

For details, refer to 4-7. Protocols > NetWare > General.

Status Pages > Network Status

> Security

For checking the security settings.

For details, refer to 4-20. Security > Encryption > General or 4-5. Protocols > Protocols >
Server Settings.

2-3 Status Pages > Wireless LAN Status

On this Status Page, you can check the wireless settings currently used by the IB-51.
Item

Description

Wireless LAN Status

Displays the current wireless status.

Current SSID

Displays the SSID configured for the IB-51.

BSSID

Displays the BSSID of the access point that the IB-51 is communicating with.

Current Channel

Displays the channel configured in the IB-51.

Transfer Rate

Displays the transmission rate.

2-4 CCRX > Printer/MFP

You can display the Web page of the printer/MFP that has the IB-51 attached.
If the printer/MFP does not support this feature, it is not displayed in the navigation bar.

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3. General Settings Page

From this page, you can configure settings applicable to all aspects of IB-51 operation, such as Security and Network settings. You can
restrict access to this page by setting an administrator password. Refer to 3-4. General Settings > Password for details.

Figure 2. IB-51's Web Page General Settings Page

3-1. General Settings > General

From this page, the general settings can be configured.
Item

Description

Push Switch

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the function of Push Switch.

Allow firmware updates via the

update utility (IBVERUP)

Enables (On) or disables (Off) updates using IBVERUP. Refer to the firmware update for details
on the update utility (IBVERUP).

3-2 General Settings > Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN

From this page, the IB-51's wireless settings can be configured.
Item

Description

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Auto Wireless Setup Feature

PIN-Code

Clicking "Auto Generate" will generate the IB-51's PIN code.

Wireless LAN Basic

Configuration

Wireless Mode

Select from below the method of connection to the IB-51's

wireless network.

SSID

Set the SSID of the wireless LAN to connect the IB-51.

Wireless Authentication

Configure the authentication method used when connecting to

the wireless LAN router (access point).

WEP Configuration

WPA/WPA2 Configuration

Infrastructure
AdHoc

Open
Shard
WPA
WPA2
WPA Enterprise
WPA2 Enterprise

Channel

Set the channel used by wireless LAN.

WEP

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the WEP encryption feature.

WEP Key

Set the encryption key (WEP key) used for WEP encryption.

Encryption Mode

Select from below the wireless encryption method to use.

When WPA2/WPA2 Enterprise is set as the wireless
authentication method, this is fixed at AES.

TKIP
AES
AUTO

Pre-Shared Key

Only when WPA/WPA2 is selected, enter the shared key.

When WPA Enterprise/WPA2 Enterprise is selected, this cannot
be set.

Authentication Protocol

Select from below the authentication protocol.

PEAP
EAP-TLS
EAP-TTLS
EAP-FAST

EAP User Name

Enter the EAP user name.

EAP Password

Only when EAP-TTLS/PEAP/EAP-FAST is selected, enter the

EAP password.

Internal Authentication Method

Only when EAP-TTLS/PEAP is selected, specify from the

following protocols.
When set to PEAP, this is fixed at MSCHAPv2.

PAP
CHAP
MSCHAP
MSCHAPv2

Server Authentication

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the server authentication, when

EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP is selected for the authentication.

Import CA Certificate

Imports the CA certificate when EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP is

selected for the authentication.

Import Client Certificate

Imports the client certificate, when EAP-TLS is selected for the

authentication.

Automatic PAC File

Distribution

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the automatic configuration of the

PAC file, when EAP-FAST is selected for the authentication.

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Import PAC

Select and import the PAC file, when EAP-FAST is selected for
the authentication, and automatic PAC file is disabled (Off).

Password

Enter the password when importing certificates.

32 characters maximum.

3-3 General Settings > Wireless LAN > Certificate

From this page, the details of the certificates of wireless LAN settings can be checked.
Item

Description

Client Certification

Part of the client certificate can be referenced.

CA Certification

Part of the CA certificate can be referenced.

PAC

Part of the PAC file can be referenced.

3-4. General Settings > Password

By setting an administrator password, the access to IB-51's Web page can be restricted (excluding the Status Page).
Note:

The default password is "Admin". We recommend setting an administrator password to prevent unauthorized changes to the IB51 settings.
The password can be up to 15 characters long.
Make a note of the password in case you forget.

Item

Description

New Password

Enter the new password.

Confirm New Password

Enter the new password again for confirmation.

Follow these steps to set up or change the password.

1. Enter the desired password in the new password field.
2. Re-enter the same password in the confirmation field.
3. Click Submit at the bottom of the page.

3-5. General Settings > Time Settings

The IB-51 obtains the current time from a time server on the network. The time is used in various reports sent from the IB-51 via e-mail.
Item

Description

Current Local Time

Shows the time as obtained from the time server.

Time Zone

For designating the offset from UTC.

Time Protocol

For designating the server to obtain for the time. The available servers are as follows.

None: Do not obtain the time from a server.

NetWare: Obtain the time from a NetWare server.

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SNTP Server: Obtain the time from a SNTP server. Designate the server name or IP
address.

Set the SNTP server name or IP address.

3-6. General Settings > Reset

To enable the changes you have made to IB-51 network settings, you must restart the network interface. You can also restore the
default settings as needed.
Item

Description

Restart Network Interface

Click the Restart button to restart the network interface.

Set all Network Settings to

Factory Default

Click the Reset button to restore the default network interface settings.

4. Advanced Page
This page includes advanced settings applicable to all aspects of IB-51 operation. You can restrict access to this page by setting an
administrator password. Refer to 3-4. General Settings > Password for details.

Figure 3. IB-51's Web Page Advanced Page

4-1. Protocols > TCP/IP > TCP/IP

This table gives an overview of the items displayed on this page.

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Description

General Settings

Host Name

For designating the name of IB-51.

IPv4 Settings

DHCP

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the auto IP address configuration

using DHCP.

Auto-IP

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the IP address assignment using

Auto-IP.

IP Address

For assigning the IB-51's IP address. Example: 192.168.110.171

Subnet Mask

For designating the subnet mask.

Default Gateway

For designating the IP address of the default gateway.

Domain Name

For designating the DNS name of the domain to which the IB-51
belongs. Do not designate the host name.

DNS Server (Primary,

Secondary)

For designating the primary and secondary IP addresses of the

DNS (Domain Name System) server. To obtain an IP address
from the DHCP server, Use DNS Server from DHCP must be
selected.

WINS Server (Primary,

Secondary)

For designating the primary and secondary IP addresses of the

WINS server. To obtain an IP address from the DHCP server,
Use WINS Server from DHCP must be selected.

Scope ID

For determining the scope of IP addresses the Windows server

can assign or lease.

Bonjour

Bonjour can be switched on and off. Activate Bonjour if you want

to be able to add printers/MFPs through Print Center in Mac OS
X. Printers/MFPs must support KPDL for printing.

Bonjour Name

For designating a name to be used with Bonjour.

IPv6

Switches IPv6 on and off. When this setting is on, the IB-51
supports IPv6. In order to use IPv6, however, all of the devices
on a network need to support IPv6.

IP Address

Assign the IPv6 address to IB-51.

Prefix Length

Specifies the prefix length for IPv6.

RA (Stateless)

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the IPv6 address assignment using

RA.

Default Gateway

For designating the IP address of the default gateway.

DHCPv6 (Stateful)

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the auto IP address configuration

using DHCPv6.

Domain Name

For designating the DNS name of the domain to which the IB-51
belongs. Do not designate the host name.

DNS Server (Primary,

Secondary)

For designating the primary and secondary IP addresses of the

DNS (Domain Name System) server. To obtain an IP address
from the DHCP server, Use DNS Server from DHCP must be
selected.

IPv6 Settings

4-2. Protocols > TCP/IP > IP Filters (IPv4)

IP Filters(IPv4) can be used to specify the host or network that can use IB-51. Up to 10 access list entries can be specified.
Item

Description

IP Address

Specify the IP address or work address to allow access from.

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Subnet Mask

Specify the subnet mask to allow access from. To allow access from all hosts over the network
192, enter "192.0.0.0" for IP address and "255.0.0.0" for subnet mask. It is possible to leave this
field blank.

Protocols

Select the protocols that will be allowed to access from the following choices.

LPD
FTP
IPP
HTTP
RAW Port
SNMP
HTTPS(IPPS)
ThinPrint

4-3. Protocols > TCP/IP > IP Filters (IPv6)

IP Filters(IPv6) can be used to specify the host or network that can use IB-51. Up to 10 access list entries can be specified.
Item

Description

IP Address (IPv6)

Specify the IP address to allow access from.

Prefix Length

Specify the prefix length for IPv6 (0-128 decimal characters).

Protocols

Select the protocols that will be allowed to access from the following choices.

LPD
FTP
IPP
HTTP
RAW Port
SNMP
HTTPS(IPPS)

4-4. Protocols > TCP/IP > Logical Printers

The IB-51 can be used as a virtual printer that adds or replaces strings (commands) at the start or end of job data. You can configure
up to eight logical printers.
Logical printers use FTP, LPR, or IPP as the communication protocol. Printouts to nonexistent ports are all sent to Logical Printer 1.
Item

Description

TCP/IP Port Number

You can designate the port number for logical printers just as you can designate the physical port
number for TCP (such as 9100). Data sent to the designated physical port is converted in a way
corresponding to the designated logical printer. If you designate the same port number as a port
that was previously designated (such as for FTP or LPD), the port designation is invalid.

Bi-directional Printing

You can enable (On) or disable (OFF) bi-directional printing that uses the physical port for TCP/IP
communication. If this setting is off, all data received from the printer is disregarded. When printing
with PostScript, PJL, or other commands, bi-directional printing must be on to return data to the
client that was received from the printer.

Start of Job String

You can designate a string to be sent to the printer before direct output to the output port (lp port).
If you need to send a control code before printing, designate that string.

End of Job String

You can designate a string to be sent to the printer after direct output to the output port (lp port). If
you need to send a control code after printing, designate that string.

Banner Page

Banner page printing can be enabled (On) or disabled (Off) when printing via FTP or LPD.

Filter Setting

Select ASCII to KPDL to enable the filter setting.

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4-5. Protocols > Protocols > Server Settings

The protocols to use can be selected.
Item

Description

Server Settings

Enable (On) or disable (Off) the following protocols.

IPP
IPP over SSL*
LPD
RAW Port
HTTP
HTTPS*

*Note : To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be

set to ON.
FTP Server

FTP Server

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the FTP server.

FTP Server Port Number

Sets the FTP Port Number. (Default port: 21)

FTP Status Check

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the FTP status check.

FTP Server over SSL

Encrypts using SSL. Select "OFF" to not use it.

OFF
StartTLS
FTP Server over SSL

ThinPrint

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs

to be set to ON.

ThinPrint

Enables (On) or disables (Off) ThinPrint. ThinPrint is a

technology that distributes the network load due to printing
through compression and bandwidth control of the print data. To
use ThinPrint, .printServerEngine is required on the server,
and .printClient is required on the client ( printer/MFP ). When
the ThinPrint feature of the IB-51 is turned on, the IB-51
operates as a ThinPrint client.

ThinPrint Port Number

Specifies the port that is used for communication

with .printServerEngine. The default value is 4000.

ThinPrint over SSL

Select to enable (On) or disable (Off) encryption by SSL.

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs

to be set to ON.

Import Client Certificate

Imports the client certificate, when EAP-TLS is selected for the

authentication.

Password

Enter the password when importing certificates.

32 characters maximum.

Import CA Certificate

Imports the CA certificate when EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP is

selected for the authentication.

4-6. Protocols > Protocols > Client Settings

The FTP client and CIFS client can be configured.

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Item

Description

FTP Client

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the FTP client.

FTP Client Port Number

Sets the FTP Port Number. (Default port: 21)

FTP Client over SSL

Encrypts using SSL. Select "OFF" to not use it.

OFF
StartTLS
FTP Client over SSL

CIFS

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To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be set to ON.

Enables ( On ) or disables ( Off ) the CIFS Protocol.

4-7. Protocols > NetWare > General

This print system supports both NDS and bindery printing in either printer server mode or remote printer mode.
To set up NetWare, client software must be installed and you must be logged on with administrator rights. Consult your network
administrator for assistance.
Printing with NetWare is supported with Novell or Microsoft NetWare Client as the client.
Network operations such as creating the queue require admin, supervisor, or equivalent rights.
Item

Description

NetWare Protocol

Choose whether NetWare protocol is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

Bindery Mode

Choose whether bindery mode is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

Frame Type

Choose from four supported four frame types: 802.2, SNAP, ETHERNET-II, and 802.3. You can
also choose auto-detect.

NDS Tree

Designate the name of the NDS tree for the connection.

NDS Context

Designate the NDS context for connections in print server mode.

Print Server Mode

Choose whether print server mode is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

Print Server Name

Shows the print server name.

Queue Polling Interval

The polling interval can be designated.

Banner Page Requests

Choose whether to print banner page when printing in print server mode.

Password (Optional)

A password can be designated as desired. Login requires that the password here match the print
server password set by the NetWare utility.

Remote Printer Mode

Choose whether remote printer mode is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

Printer Name

Shows the print server name.

Job Timeout

Set the timeout value to complete jobs in remote printer mode in a range of 4 to 255 seconds.

4-8. Protocols > NetWare > Bindery Services

You can register the file server in print server mode and the print server in remote printer mode that are connected by the print system.
If none are registered, network discovery is performed at startup, and the first servers (up to eight) are automatically connected.

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After system startup, the system conducts polling at regular intervals to connect to servers automatically even when registered file
servers are running.
Item

Description

Print Server Mode

Up to eight file servers can be registered. If there are nine or more file servers, register the priority
file server names. If none are registered, up to eight servers are automatically connected at
startup. However, print server names in the file server must match IB-51 print server names.

Remote Printer Mode

Up to eight print servers can be registered. If there are nine or more print servers, register the
priority print server names. If none are registered, up to eight servers are automatically connected
at startup. However, printer/MFP names (printer port names) in the print server must match IB-51
remote printer names (printer port names). Even if registered file servers are started after the IB51, the IB-51 regularly conducts polling so they will be automatically connected.

4-9. Protocols > AppleTalk

This print system supports Mac OS. (See 1-1. Compatible Systems) and is compatible with LaserWriter driver version 8.x. To print in
AppleTalk networks, activate AppleTalk protocol.
Item

Description

AppleTalk

Choose whether AppleTalk protocol is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

Printer Name

Identifies printers/MFPs in the AppleTalk network.

Zone Name

Identifies the AppleTalk zone (network). An asterisk (*) here indicates the default zone.

4-10. Protocols > NetBEUI/NetBIOS

Print systems connected via NetBEUI are registered in Windows in My Network.
Item

Description

NetBEUI Protocol

Choose whether NetBEUI protocol is enabled (On) or disabled (Off).

NetBIOS over TCP/IP

Enables (On) or disables (Off) NetBIOS over TCP/IP. When this setting is on, NetBIOS can be
used in a TCP/IP network environment.

Browse Master

When this option is selected, the print system changes to browse master, and a workgroup is
created in My Network. When the option is not selected, the print system is added to an existing
workgroup.

Printer Name

The printer/MFP name is interrelated with the host name configured at TCP/IP setting page
(Protocols > TCP/IP > TCP/IP). If you want to change the NetBEUI printer/MFP name, change the
TCP/IP host name.

Workgroup

The printing workgroup is a workgroup shown in Entire Network in My Network. The default
workgroup name is "KM-NetPrinters" or "NC-NetPrinters".

Comment

You can enter a comment as desired. This field can also be left blank.

4-11. Management/E-mail > SMTP > General

The IB-51 can notify registered users by e-mail when the toner is running out, or send other information. SMTP is used for this feature.
You must configure the SMTP protocol settings before the IB-51 can connect to an SMTP server.
Item

Description

SMTP Protocol

Choose whether SMTP protocol is used (On) or not (Off).

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SMTP Port Number

For designating the SMTP port number. (Default setting is 25) Click the Test button to check the
connection.

SMTP Server Name

Enter the SMTP server name or IP address.

SMTP over SSL

Allows the SSL encryption for mail sever communication. Select OFF when it is not used.

OFF
StartTLS
SMTP over SSL

Authentication Protocol

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be set to ON.

Select the SMTP authentication setting from the following.

ON : Uses the SMTP authentication

POP before SMTP : Uses [POP before SMTP] as a protocol.
OFF : Does not use the SMTP authentication

Authenticate as

Select one of the POP3 users (1-3) for SMTP authentication using the selected POP3 account. If
you select Other, your designated login user name and login password will be used.

Login User Name

If you select Other for POP3 user authentication, the account name you designate here is used for
SMTP authentication. Up to 64 characters can be entered.

Login Password

If you select Other for POP3 account authentication, the password you designate here is used for
SMTP authentication.

Sender Address

For designating the address of the printer/MFP administrator or other print system manager so that
replies or non-delivery reports reach the administrator.

Signature

Enter an e-mail signature.

4-12. Management/E-mail > SMTP > E-mail Recipient (1-3)

Status information, such as notification of errors or that the toner is running out, can be sent automatically at the designated times to the
designated e-mail addresses. Configure this setting after the SMTP > General.
Item

Description

Recipient Address 1-3

In Recipient Address 1-3, enter recipients' e-mail addresses. You can easily send to multiple
recipients by entering a distribution list address.

Subject

For designating the subject name of e-mail messages with reports sent from the IB-51. This field
also supports variable strings such as "%printer" (Model), "%serial" (Serial Number), "%
etheraddr" (MAC Address), "%host" (Host Name), "%ip" (IP Address) and "%status" iPrinter
Status j.

Event Report Items

For choosing the type of events for notification.

Add Paper
Low Toner
Add Toner
Cover Open
Paper Jam
All Other Errors

Event Report Interval

Enter the interval for sending notification messages after events occur. Only if errors meeting your
chosen conditions occur will a message be sent at the designated interval. You can designate an
interval from 1-10000 minutes.

Scheduled Report Items

Choose the status information to include to the report.

Scheduled Report Interval

Network Status

For designating the timing and interval for sending status information.

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None: No reports are sent.

Monthly: Reports are sent monthly on the designated day.

Weekly: Reports are sent weekly on the designated day.

Daily: Reports are sent daily at the designated hour.

Hourly: Reports are sent hourly according to the designated interval.

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If you designate a day of the month such as 31 that does not exist in the current month, the setting
is treated as if you had designated the last day of the month.
Run once now

Click the Send button to send an event report and scheduled report to the address designated in
Recipient Address, regardless of the interval setting.

4-13. Management/E-mail > POP3 > General

The IB-51 can receive the print data in e-mail attachments and print it. POP3 is used for this feature. You must configure the POP3
protocol settings before the IB-51 can connect to a POP3 server.
Item

Description

POP3 Protocol

Choose whether POP3 protocol is used (On) or not (Off).

Check Interval

The POP3 server is checked regularly for e-mail messages at the interval you designate. The
supported range is 3-60 minutes. By default, the interval is 15 minutes.

Run once now

Click the Receive button to receive any mail on the POP3 server immediately.

4-14. Management/E-mail> POP3 > User (1-3)

For configuring user and password settings to print from e-mail. You can enter up to 3 user accounts. Additionally, you can restrict
printing of received e-mail messages depending on the file size and the content of Subject, To, Cc, and From. It is also possible to print
file attachments.
Item

Description

User 1-3

Choose On or Off in this setting to enable or disable e-mail deliveries to that user.

E-mail Address

Enter the e-mail addresses of users 1-3.

POP3 Server Name

Designate the POP3 server name (up to 64 characters). Enter the domain name or IP address.

POP3 Port Number

For designating the POP3 port number. (Default setting is 110)

POP3 Server Timeout

Enter the timeout in seconds during which this machine tries to connect to the POP3 server.

Login User Name

Designate the user account login name (up to 64 characters).

Login Password

Designate the password for this account (up to 64 characters).

Use APOP

Choose whether APOP protocol is used (On) or not (Off). Enable this setting (On) when
connecting to mail servers that support APOP.

Test

Click the Test button to confirm that the user accounts are correctly configured.

Delete e-mail after retrieval

Choose whether or not to delete messages from the server after they are received.

E-mail Size Limit

For designating the maximum size of messages that can be received. Messages over the
designated size are not received. Even if you have chosen to delete messages from the server,
these unreceived messages are not deleted. If you prefer not to restrict reception, designate 0 as
the size.

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You can designate strings to filter messages (up to 255 characters). Create filter strings using the
following prefixes.

S: Filter by Subject

T: Filter by To

C: Filter by Cc

F: Filter by From

To filter by any of several conditions (OR), separate strings with "|". To filter by several conditions
(AND), all of which must be met, separate strings with "&". For example, to print only messages
with a subject of "Service" or "Technical", use "S:Service | S:Technical".
Cover Page

When you have set up printing from e-mail, designate whether or not to print the message body as
well. Choose On to add a cover page when printing messages. If there is text in the message
body, it will be printed as the cover page. Choose Off to print file attachments only. If there is no
file attachment, nothing is printed.

POP over SSL

Allows the SSL encryption for mail sever communication. Select OFF when it is not used.

OFF
StartTLS
POP over SSL

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be set to ON.

4-15. Management/E-mail > SNMP > General

The SNMP protocol is used to transfer administrative information across a network. You can choose between SNMPv1/v2c or SNMPv3.
Utilities that use a management information base (MIB) may not operate if SNMPv3 is turned on. In this situation, turn SNMPv3
off and set SNMPv1/v2c to Onor Read Only.

Item

Description

SNMPv3

Enables (On) or disables (Off) SNMPv3. The SNMPv3 protocol provides security using DES
encryption and MD5/SHA authentication. When SNMPv3 is on, set SNMPv1/v2c to Read Only or
Off.

User Name

Enter the username used by SNMPv3. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.

Authentication Protocol

You can choose between MD5 and SHA1.

Encryption

Select the encryption algorithm from the following choices. Select OFF when it is not used.

OFF
DES
AES

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs to be set to ON.

Authentication Password

Enter the password for authentication. Maximum of 40 single-byte characters.

Privacy Password

Enter the password for encryption. Maximum of 32 single-byte characters.

SNMPv1/v2c

SNMPv1/v2c can be set to enabled (On), Read Only, or disabled (Off). Turn SNMPv3 off if this
setting is set to On.

Read Community

This is used to read device information. The default read community string is public. The correct
read community needs to be entered for an administration utility to send an SNMP request to read
a value, otherwise the IB-51 will reject the request.

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This setting functions similarly to the read community setting except that it is used for SNMP
requests to write values.

sysContact

This is the MIB-II sysContact object, which typically contains the email address of the network
administrator.

sysName

This is the MIB-II sysName object, which typically contains the host name or domain name of the
IB-51.

sysLocation

This is the MIB-II sysLocation object, which typically contains information about the location of the
IB-51.

HP Web Jetadmin
Compatibility

Enables (YES) or disables (NO) compatibility with HP Web Jetadmin.

4-16. Management/E-mail > SNMP > Trap

If you are using the SNMP protocol and an error such as paper out occurs, the IB-51 generates a trap and sends it to the trap
recipients. You can setup two trap recipients. The setting details are the same for both recipients.
Item

Description

Authentication Traps

Enables (On) or disables (Off) the MIB-II EnableAuthenTrap object. If this setting is enabled (On),
an SNMP trap is generated if an attempt is made to read or write using an invalid community
string. The trap is sent to the contained trap address.

Trap Community

The SNMP trap community string used when the IB-51 generates a trap.

Trap IP Address (IPv4/IPv6)

The IP address that receives traps.

Trap IPX Address

The IPX address that receives traps.

Selected Errors

Select the events that generate traps from Low Toner, Add Toner, Paper Jam, Add Paper,
Cover Open, and All Other Errors.

4-17. Management/E-mail > LDAP

The IB-51 can refer to the LDAP server.
Item

Description

LDAP Settings

LDAP

Enable (on) or disable (off) the LDAP server.

Shared Address Book

LDAP Encryption

Selects the type of encryption according to the type of security

employed by the LDAP server. Select Off when encryption is not
used.

LDAPv3/TLS
LDAP over SSL
Off

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs

to be set to ON.

LDAP Server Name

Specifies a name or IP address for the LDAP server.

LDAP Port Number

Specifies a port number for LDAP or use the LDAP default port
389.

Search Timeout

Specifies a period of time for searching the LDAP server.

Login User Name

Specifies the user name.

Login Password

Specifies the password.

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Max Search Results

Specifies a maximum number of displayed results which have

been searched on the LDAP address book. The actual number
of results displayed varies from model to model.

Search Base

Specifies a base object which indicates the starting point in the

tree structure of the database for the LDAP directory searching.

Authentication Type

Select the Authentication Type algorithm from the following

choices.

Information Server

LDAP Encryption

Simple
SASL

Selects the type of encryption according to the type of security

employed by the LDAP server. Select Off when encryption is not
used.

LDAPv3/TLS
LDAP over SSL
Off

To activate the configuration, the Encryption needs

to be set to ON.

LDAP Server Name

Specifies a name or IP address for the LDAP server.

LDAP Port Number

Specifies a port number for LDAP or use the LDAP default port
389.

Search Timeout

Specifies a period of time for searching the LDAP server.

Authentication Type

Select the Authentication Type algorithm from the following

choices.

Simple
SASL

4-18. Management/E-mail > Authentication

Setting Authentication allows only the predefined users to access pages.
Item

Description

Domain Name

Specifies the domain name of the Windows domain network when Network Authentication is
specified in the preceding item.

Host Name

Specifies the domain controller name of the Windows domain network when Network
Authentication is specified in the preceding item.

4-19. Management/E-mail > Maintenance

A printer/MFP maintenance request mail can be sent periodically to a specified address.
Item

Description

Equipment ID

You can specify any arbitrary number as the system ID number. Enter up to a maximum of 15
single-byte characters.

Recipient Address

Enter the email address of the recipient of the mail.

Subject

Enter the subject line of the mail. This field also supports variable strings such as "%
printer" (Model), "%serial" (Serial Number), "%etheraddr" (MAC Address), "%host" (Host Name)

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and "%equipid" (Equipment ID).

E-mail Interval

For designating the interval for sending maintenance notifications.

None: No maintenance notifications are sent.

Monthly: Notifications are sent monthly on the designated day.

Weekly: Notifications are sent weekly on the designated day.

Daily: Notifications are sent daily at the designated hour.

Hourly: Notifications are sent hourly according to the designated interval.

If you designate a day of the month such as 31 that does not exist in the current month, the setting
is treated as if you had designated the last day of the month.
Run once now

Click the Send button to immediately send maintenance notifications to the mail addresses
specified in the recipient addresses without waiting for the e-mail interval.

4-20. Security > Encryption > General

Communication between the PC and IB-51 is encrypted using the SSL protocol.
Item

Description

Encryption

Enables (On) or disables (Off) encryption.

Privacy Mode

If the Encryption is set to OFF, SNMP and each SSL encryption setting are disabled
and the configuration will no longer be available.

Select the encryption scheme from the following choices.

All
ARCFour-128
DES-56
3DES-168
AES-128
AES-256

4-21. Security > Encryption > Certificate

This page contains settings related to certificates used for encryption.
Item

Description

Country/Region code

Enter a two character code that represents the country (region) where the user resides.
Examples: Japan = JP, United States = US

State/Province

Enter the state or province where the user resides.

Example: Tokyo

City/Locality

Enter the city or locality where the user resides.

Example: Setagaya

Organization

Enter the organization to which the user belongs.

Example: IB-51 CORPORATION

Organization Unit

Enter the unit within the organization to which the user belongs.
Example: Sales

Common Name

Enter an arbitrary name to represent the printer/MFP .

Example: Sales-PRINTER

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E-mail Address

Enter the e-mail address. Whitespace is allowed.

Issue Date

Displays the date that the certificate was issued.

Expiration Date

Specifies the expiration date of the certificate.

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4-22. Security > Encryption > Exporting Certificate

The certificate can be downloaded to Windows Vista / 7 for printing via IPP over SSL.
Item

Description

Certificate

Click Export to download the certificate.

4-23. Security > IPSec > General

Contact information can be registered for support. This is a convenient setting for entering contact information of the dealer or service
center, for example.
Item

Description

IPSec

Enable (on) or disable (off) the IPSec.

Restriction

Specify the default policy for packets other than IPSec protocol.

Authentication Type

Select the encryption scheme that will be used for IKE phase1 from the following choices.

Pre-Shard
Certificate

Pre-shared Key

Enter the string of the pre-shared key.

Expiration Verification

Enable (on) or disable (off) the verification of certificate expiration.

Root Certificate

Upload the root certificate by clicking Browse button.

CA-issued Device Certificate

Upload the CA-issued device certificate by clicking Browse button.

Password

Enter the password for the CA-issued device certificate.

Mode

Select the key exchange mode from the following choices.

Hash

Select the hash algorithm from the following choices.

Encryption

MD5
SHA-1

Select the encryption algorithm from the following choices.

Diffie-Hellman Group

Main Mode
Aggressive Mode

3DES
AES

Select the Diffie-Hellman group to use from the following choices.

modp768(1)
modp-1024(2)
modp-1536(5)
modp-2048(14)
modp-4096(16)
modp-6144(17)

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Specifies the lifetime of an ISAKMP SA in seconds.

4-24. Security > IPSec > Rule (1-3)

The rules to use can be selected or edited.
Item

Description

Rule

Enable (on) or disable (off) the selected IPSec policy.

Protocols

Select the protocol from the following choices.

Encryption

Select the encryption algorithm from the following choices. (Only when ESP is selected for
Protocols.)

Hash

3DES
AES

Select the hash algorithm from the following choices.

PFS

ESP
AH

MD5
SHA-1

Select the PFS to use from the following choices.

NONE
modp768(1)
modp-1024(2)
modp-1536(5)
modp-2048(14)
modp-4096(16)
modp-6144(17)

Lifetime (Time)

Specifies the lifetime of an ISAKMP SA in seconds.

IP Version

Select the IP version of the device to be connected from the following choices.

IPv4
IPv6

IP Address (IPv4)

Specify the IPv4 address of the host or network to be connected in IPSec.

Subnet Mask Prefix Length

Specify the subnet mask of the host or network to be connected in IPSec.

IP Address (IPv6)

Specify the IPv6 address of the host or network to be connected in IPSec.

Prefix Length

Specify the prefix length for IPv6.

4-25. Security > IPsec > Certificate

The detailed information of the certificate can be seen.
Item

Description

Root Certificate

Shows the detailed information of Root Certificate.

CA-issued Device Certification

Shows the detailed information of CA-issued Device Certificate.

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The IB-51 can allow or deny communication from registered MAC addresses.
Item

Description

Filter Setting

Enables (On) or disables (Off) filtering setting by MAC address.

Policy

Select to allow or deny communication from registered MAC addresses.

File

Select a list file of MAC addresses to register, if one exists.

Click the [Browse...] button and select the list file of MAC addresses.

Text

Select when directly entering a MAC address.

Enter the MAC address you want to register directly in the entry field.

If the MAC address is already registered, it will be displayed in the text entry field.
To delete a registered MAC address, delete the MAC address from the text entry
field.

Enter the MAC address two characters at a time, separated by a colon.

To set multiple MAC addresses, set one address per line.

4-27. Send Data > Printable Data

This sends files directly to the IB-51 for printing. The following files can be printed. You can also print text that you enter through the IB51's Web page.
Item

Description

File

Click the Browse button to select a file. Files with the extensions *.ps, *.prn, *.pdf, and *.txt are
supported. For PostScript and PDF files, set the printer/MFP's emulation to KPDL or KPDL
(AUTO).

Text

Enter the text for printing in the input field. Up to 255 characters can be entered.

4-28. Information > Contacts

The contact information of a store, service center, support center, etc. can be registered. It could be used conveniently in case of the
emergency.
Item

Description

Company

Sets the company name. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

Account #

Sets the account number. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

Address

Sets the address. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

Website

Sets the URL. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

Contact

Sets the contact information. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

Phone

Sets the telephone number. Enter up to 15 single-byte characters.

FAX

Sets the fax number. Enter up to 15 single-byte characters.

Cellular phone

Sets the mobile telephone number. Enter up to 15 single-byte characters.

E-mail

Sets the e-mail address. Enter up to 31 single-byte characters.

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The model name and firmware version can be seen.

Item

Description

Model

Shows the model name.

Version

Shows the firmware version.

5. Troubleshooting
If problems occur when using the IB-51's Web page, investigate the following items and take the appropriate action. If the problem
persists, contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Problem

Check point

Action

Cannot access the IB-51's

Web page

Are the IB-51 wireless LAN

settings correct?

Check the IB-51 wireless LAN settings.

Is the IP address of the IB-51

entered correctly?

Enter the correct IP address. Ask the network administrator to

verify that the IB-51 is configured with the correct IP address.

Are the web browser settings

correct?

If the web browser connects via a proxy server, check the proxy
settings. For details, see the web browser Help.

Has the administrator set up

an IP Filter function?

Access the IB-51's Web page from an approved IP address.

Is the web browser version

supported by the IB-51's Web
page?

Use a web browser verified to work with the IB-51's Web page.

The text of the IB-51's Web

page does not display
properly.

Is the web browser version

supported by the IB-51's Web
page?

Use a web browser verified to work with the IB-51's Web page.

Cannot access the General

Settings Page or Advanced
Page.

Has the administrator set a

password? If so, you must
enter it.

Enter the correct administrator password.

The settings I made are not

registered.

Did you click the Submit

button, after entering the
settings?

After making the desired settings of IB-51, click the Submit

button.

I forgot the administrator

password.

The administrator password can be cleared by restoring the IB51 settings to the factory default settings using the procedure
described in Resetting to Factory Defaults.

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