asked on

Trying to connect Konica 7222 With Ethernet to one Computer to Print

Hi-
I got a giant Konica 7222 B&W printer/copier/scanner which looks like it is made to be connected to a network and that's how i've seen it work in the past.
Now I want to simply connect it straight to my computer with an ethernet cable. Is this possible without going through a hub/router? Do I need a special cable?
If not, I have access to the IP settings on the printer as well as enabling DHCP or not.
Anyone that can help please respond.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

hdhondt

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

DanielHochman

ASKER

The only option I have is to use a cross-over cable. Once I buy one, what settings must I make on my computer and what settings on the printer?

Thanks,
Daniel

achchee

From the printer's control panel, enable tcpip and assign it a ip address. You may have to print out a menu map to see exactly where to access this. Then install the printer in Windows like you would any other networked printer. Start, printers, Add printer, create new port (tcpip port) and put in the printer's ip address. Then load drivers.

SOLUTION

hdhondt

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

DanielHochman

ASKER

Great! I'll see if it works when I buy a crossover cable. Until then, is it ok to withhold points?

Thanks,
Daniel

DanielHochman

ASKER

Thanks Guys!
You wouldn't know if it's possible to use the scanner function of the device thru the crossover cable would, you?