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.
