On Saturday 07 June 2014 11:13:21 ken wrote: > On 06/07/2014 04:11 AM Lisi Reisz wrote: > > On Saturday 07 June 2014 08:35:14 Lisi Reisz wrote: > >> Two questions. And yes, I am googling and RTFMing, but I am left with > >> two immediate questions. And as of now I have not got access to the > >> device and network in question. I am trying to do my "homework" in > >> advance. > >> > >> The AIO in question is a CLX4195FN, but the two questions I have are > >> probably general to AIO. We have the ULD and it is installed in both > >> computers that need access. When the device is connected by USB to > >> either computer, it works fine. But now we want, if possible, to > >> network it. > >> > >> 1) I assume that if the printer is connected by ethernet to a router, > >> amd that router is a wireless router, the printer can be controlled from > >> a laptop wirelessly connected to the router. Is this correct? > >> > >> 2) Can it scan over the network? Again, I assume so, but would be > >> grateful for confirmation. > > > > I omitted to say that the two computers are both running Debian Wheezy > > with TDE 3.5.13.2. The router is one supplied by Virgin (a cable > > company). I have no details. > > > > Thanks. > > Lisi > > If the router functions as a normal router ought to function, then that > shouldn't be a problem. You don't say whether your network is set up > for static IP addresses or DHCP. I find static addressing to be more > straightforward in instances like this. If the printer/scanner/fax > worked when connected via USB, then you should be able to use the same > configuration files or apps and just change the device address. E.g., > using CUPS for printing, create another printer and specify the > CLX4195FN's network address. Prior to doing that though, try running a > 'ping' from your two Wheezy boxes to the all-in-one's network interface > to ensure it's reachable.
Thnaks, Ken. That is very helpful. I shall certainly follow your suggestion to ping both computers. Lisi -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/201406071132.59645.lisi.re...@gmail.com
