Network Basics
Dell 7130cdn Professional Color Printer
User Guide
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Automatically Setting the Printer’s IP Address
If the printer is connected to a small established TCP/IP network without a DHCP server, use the
installer on the
Software and Documentation CD
to detect or assign an IP address to your printer.
For further instructions, insert the
Software and Documentation CD
into your computer’s CD
drive. After the Dell Installer launches, follow the prompts for installation.
Note:
For the automatic installer to function, the printer must be connected to an established
TCP/IP network.
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 Dell printers)
•
AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use the Embedded Web Server 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
, 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
>
Connection Setup
>
Network Setup
>
TCP/IPv4 Setup
, then press the
OK
button.
2. Select
DHCP/BOOTP
or
AutoIP
.
3. Press the
OK
button to turn the selection
On
or
Off
.
Using the Embedded Web Server
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.