Synchronize with SNTP server

SNTP is the protocol used to synchronize the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server (this time is not the time displayed on the LCD of the machine). You can synchronize the time used by the machine on a regular basis with the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) provided by the SNTP time server.

Note

This function is not available in some countries.

Click Network, and then click Protocol.

Select the SNTP check box to activate the setting.

Click Advanced Setting.

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Status

Displays whether the SNTP server settings are enabled or disabled.

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SNTP Server Method

Choose AUTO or STATIC.

•	AUTO If you have a DHCP server in your network, the SNTP server will automatically obtain the address from that server.
•	STATIC Enter the address you want to use.

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Primary SNTP Server Address, Secondary SNTP Server Address

Enter the server address (up to 64 characters).

The Secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the Primary SNTP server address. If the Primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary SNTP server. If you have a primary SNTP server, but no secondary SNTP server, simply leave this field blank.

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Primary SNTP Server Port, Secondary SNTP Server Port

Enter the Port number (1 to 65535).

The Secondary SNTP server port is used as a backup to the Primary SNTP server port. If the Primary port is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary SNTP port. If you have a primary SNTP port, but no secondary SNTP port, simply leave this field blank.

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Synchronization Interval

Enter the number of hours between server synchronization attempts (1 to 168 hours).

Note

•	You must configure Date&Time to synchronize the time used by the machine with the SNTP time server. Click Date&Time and then configure Date&Time on the General screen. You can also configure the Date & Time from the machine’s control panel.
•	Choose the Synchronize with SNTP server check box. You also need to verify your time zone settings correctly. Choose the time difference between your location and UTC from the Time Zone pull-down list. For example, the time zone for Eastern Time in the USA and Canada is UTC-05:00.

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Synchronization Status

You can confirm the latest synchronization status.

Click Submit to apply the settings.

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