Canon lbp-3300 Network Guide

Using the Unicast Communication Mode

Appendix

The unicast communication mode does not perform broadcast operation that is 
normally performed by the broadcast communication mode. Therefore, there are 
the following major differences between when using the unicast communication 
mode and when using the broadcast communication mode.

*

1

Only when the printer and computer you are using are on the same subnet

*

2

Do not obtain the IP address using the DHCP server

To use the unicast communication mode, the following settings are required.

■ Setting a Computer to Enter into the Unicast Communication Mode (See p. 

Install Canon CAPT Print Monitor and the printer driver (perform the port setting) to use 
the unicast communication mode.

■ Setting the Network Board to Enter into the Unicast Communication Mode 

Using FTP Client, download the config file, and then change the settings for the network 
board to enter into the unicast communication mode.

When installing the 
printer driver (When 
creating a port)

The printer and computer are 
not required to be connected 
each other via a network

The printer and computer are 
required to be connected each 
other via a network, and the printer 
needs to be ON

When the IP 
address of the 
printer is changed

The IP address is required to 
be set on the computer

The IP address is not required to 
be set on the computer because it 
is detected automatically *

1

When the network 
board is replaced

Only the network board is 
required to be configured (the 
IP address setting and unicast 
communication mode)

The network board requires the IP 
address setting, and the computer 
requires reinstallation of the printer 
driver (the port setting)

DHCP operation

Disabled* 

2

Enabled