Product Specifications

The IB-21E may be used in any Kyocera Mita printer with a compatible slide-in interface (KUIO). Contact your dealer regarding the supported printers and digital copiers.

This section provides information about the features offered by the IB-21E as well as technical information and a description of IB-21E physical characteristics.

What Does the IB-21E Offer?

Automatic IP address configuration The IB-21E incorporates the DHCP/BOOTP protocol. This enables automatic assignment of TCP/IP parameters in environments running a DHCP or BOOTP server.
The IB-21E implements the DHCP protocol in accordance with RFC2131/2132 and is compatible with the Windows NT/2000 DHCP Server.
The IB-21E also incorporates the RARP protocol. This enables automatic assignment of an IP address in environments running a RARP server.
Web browser You can call device and status information at any time using a web browser such as the Internet Explorer or the Netscape Navigator to access the interface card homepage. 
SMTP support The IB-21E interface card supports SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). Using SMTP the IB-21E automatically sends email messages reporting various printer error conditions.
POP3 support Support for POP3 allows the IB-21E to print via e-mail in Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
KM-NET VIEWER support KM-NET VIEWER is a powerful network management utility that allows the network administrator to effectively administer the printing environment. The IB-21E is fully compatible with KM-NET VIEWER and provides extensive information regarding the printer on the fly. KM-NET VIEWER can be installed in Windows from the CD-ROM supplied. 

Technical Specifications

Item IB-21E
CPU 32-bit RISC 
RAM 2 MBytes+1 MByte flash
Connectors 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Printer interface Kyocera Universal IO slot (KUIO-LV), 3.3V, DMA
Indicators See the diagram below.
Operating system Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP, NetWare 3.x./4.x./5.x./6.0, MacOS 8.x or later, UNIX
Network protocols TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, EtherTalk
TCP/IP Network layer: ARP, RARP, ICMP, IP; Session layer: TCP, UDP; Application layer: LPR, TP, Telnet, BOOTP, SNMP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, DNS, IPP, FTP
IPX/SPX RPRINTER (8 servers maximum), PSERVER (8 servers and 32 queues maximum), automatic frame type switching among IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet II, and SNAP
EtherTalk ELAP, AARP, DDP, AEP, NBP, RTMP, ZIP, ATP, PAP, AppleTalk Phase 2
NetBEUI SMB, NetBIOS
Operating conditions 10 to 35°C, 20 to 80 % RH, no condensation
Storage conditions -10 to 50°C, 20 to 90 % RH, no condensation
EMI conformity FCC Class B (USA), CE (EU), VCCI Class B (Japan)

NOTE: Specifications may change without notice.

Connector and Indicators

The IB-21E is equipped with the following connection and indicators. 

  1. 10BaseT/100BaseTX Connector

  2. 10BaseT Indicator lights when connected to a 10 Mbps network.

  3. 100BaseTX Indicator lights when connected to a 100 Mbps network.

  4. Status Indicator lights while receiving and transmitting data.

  5. Power Indicator.

Figure 1. Back Panel

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