Xerox 740 User Guide

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PhaserShare Networking Manual
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TCP/IP Host Configuration (UNIX) 
Troubleshooting
Testing the network connection
Execute the ping command from the host.  For example, type:
ping    
printer-name
If the ping test to the printer-name fails, try issuing the ping command again, 
specifying the printer’s IP address explicitly; type:
ping    
printer-IP-address
If the ping test succeeds using the printer’s IP address, but fails using the printer’s 
name, check the NIS database, DNS, or /etc/hosts file to make sure that you are using 
the correct name for the printer.  If the ping test fails using the printer’s IP address, 
check the cabling and any gateways to make sure that the printer has a working 
connection.
Make sure that the printer’s IP address and network mask are consistent with the IP 
address and network mask of your local subnet.