Configuring the Network Address
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Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address:
■
DHCP (enabled by default)
■
AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the printer console, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off DHCP.
Note:
You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the printer console, press the
System
button, select
Report/List
, press the
OK
button, select
System Settings
, and then press the
OK
button. The IP address is listed on the System Settings page.
Using the Printer Console
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1.
On the printer console, press the
System
button.
2.
Select the
Admin Menu
, and then press the
OK
button.
3.
Select the
Wired Network
menu, and then press the
OK
button.
4.
Select the
TCP/IP
menu, and then press the
OK
button.
5.
Select the
IPv4
menu, and then press the
OK
button.
6.
Select
Get IP Address
, and then press the
OK
button.
7.
Select
DHCP/AutoIP
, and then press the
OK
button.
Using CentreWare IS
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1.
Launch your web browser.
2.
Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s
Address
field.
3.
Select
Properties
.
4.
Select the
Protocol Settings
folder on the left navigation panel.
5.
Select
TCP/IP
.
6.
In the
Get IP Address
field, select the
DHCP/Autonet
option.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
