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Chapter
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Network Interface Card (NIC) allows you to attach printers on a local area 
network (LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following 
simple configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared 
with users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/
IP, or IPX (Novell
). 
NIC contains a network interface card to attach itself and the printer to the 
network. This Ethernet™ 10/100Base-T interface connector is what allows the 
printer to communicate with the network, and the interface itself has a number 
of options, status indicators, and switches which are described in “NIC” on 
page 27.
What Special Features Are Available?
NIC offers an extensive list of features including:
built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration
availability of printer manager software
a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built in to the firmware
multi-level configuration security through passwords, permission levels, 
and access lists
Wide Area Network (WAN) communication access
numerous printer logging methods (e.g., automatic email) to record 
printer errors and usage
remote management through HTML forms, Telnet sessions, 
rsh/
rcmd/remsh
 commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods
extensive built-in troubleshooting tools
built-in 
telnet
 and 
ping
 clients
configurable memory usage by disabling protocols and destination 
services
multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation and distinct 
print setups
header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch, printing, etc.
flexible naming conventions
automatic network connection and frame type sensing
simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported protocols
multiple network protocol support