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11.5 How to test the Ethernet connectivityUsing the „ping“ command in the Windows Command Prompt, is an easy way to test theEthernet connectivity of the printer. With this command you can test if the printer iscorrectly recognized via the Ethernet connection. To test the Ethernet connectivity performthe following steps.1. Check theIP address ofthe printer• To test the Ethernet connectivity of the printer you need the exactIP address which the printer uses.• To check the printer’s IP address got to the printer menu:SERVICE > CONFIGURAT. INFO• Note down the printer’s IP address.2. Open theWindowscommandprompt• On your PC select START > All Programms > Accessories >Command Prompt• Or type “cmd” in the search box of the Windows Start menu.• The Command prompt will open.3. Use the“ping”command• Typeping “IP address printer”into the Command prompt and hit the Enter key. For “IP addressprinter” type the exact IP address of your printer.• For exampleping 192.168.50.2184. Ethernetconnectivity isworkingproperly• If the printer is correctly recognized in your network you will getthe following reply in the command prompt.Figure 61: Command Prompt reply OKThe reply from the printer is independent from theOnline/Offline status of the printer. If configuredcorrectly, the ping reply will be Ok either if the printeris OnlinTCP or OfflineUser Manual Version 3.1 145