Configuring the Network Address
Phaser® 5550 Printer
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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 on all Phaser printers)
■
AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off
DHCP.
Note:
You can view the printer’s IP address at any time. On the control panel, select
Information
, press the
OK
button, select
Printer Identification
, and then press the
OK
button.
Using the Control Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1.
On the control panel, select
Printer Setup
, and then press the
OK
button.
2.
Select
Connection Setup
, and then press the
OK
button.
3.
Select
Network Setup
, and then press the
OK
button.
4.
Select
TCP/IPv4 Setup
, and then press the
OK
button.
5.
Select
DHCP/BOOTP
or
AutoIP
.
6.
Press the
OK
button to turn the selection
On
or
Off
.
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
Protocols
folder on the left navigation panel.
5.
Select
TCP/IP
.
6.
Click the
TCP/IP (v4)
button.
7.
In the BOOTP/DHCP Settings section, set the
BOOTP/DHCP
option to
On
or
Off
.
8.
In the TCP/IP Settings section, enter the static IP address which may be different than the
DHCP or auto IP address listed. Check that the Network Mask and Router/Gateway
address are correct for your network.
9.
Click the
Save Changes
button.
