Re: Networking an all-in-one printer/scanner/fax - ADDENDUM

[Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com>]

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