Setting the IP Address (IP v. 4)
11-Sep-2015
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Solution
The machine's IPv4 address can be either assigned automatically by a dynamic IP addressing protocol, such as DHCP, or entered manually. When connecting the machine to a wired LAN, make sure that the connectors of the LAN cable are firmly inserted into the ports. You can test the network connection if necessary.
1. Tap <Menu> in the Home screen.
2. Tap <Network Settings>.
- If the logon screen appears, enter the correct ID and PIN using the numeric keys, and then press
.
3. Select <TCP/IP Settings> 
<IPv4 Settings> <IP Address Settings>.
<IPv4 Settings> <IP Address Settings>.4. Configure IP address settings.
(a) <Auto Acquire>
Select to automatically assign an IP address via DHCP protocol. When <Auto Acquire: On> is displayed, automatic addressing is enabled.
(b) <Manually Acquire>
Select to configure the IP address settings by manually entering an IP address. In order to select this option, <Auto Acquire> must be set to <Off>.
(c) <Check Settings>
Select when you want to view the current IP address settings.
Automatically assigning an IP address4-A-1. Select <Auto Acquire> <Select Protocol>.
<Select Protocol>.
4-A-2. Tap <DHCP>.
NOTE:
If you do not want to use DHCP/BOOTP/RARP to assign an IP address
- Tap <Off>. If you tap <DHCP> when these services are unavailable, the machine will waste time and communications resources searching the network for these services.
4-A-3. Check that <Auto IP> is set to <On>.
- If <Off> is selected, change the setting to <On>.
4-A-4. Tap <Apply>.
NOTE:
- IP addresses assigned via DHCP override the address obtained via Auto IP.
Manually entering an IP address4-B-1. Check that <Auto Acquire> is set to <Off>.
- If <On> is displayed, tap <Auto Acquire>, and set both <Select Protocol> and <Auto IP> to <Off>.
4-B-2. Tap <Manually Acquire>.
4-B-3. Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address (or default gateway).
- Specify the settings in the following order: <IP Address> <Subnet Mask> <Gateway Address>.
- Enter each setting using the numeric keys, and tap <Apply>.
5. Restart the machine.
- Turn OFF the machine, wait for at least 10 seconds, and turn it back ON.
NOTE
Checking whether the settings are correct
- Make sure that the Remote UI screen can be displayed with your computer. If a computer is not available, you can check the connection by using the operation panel.
If you changed the IP address after installing the printer driver
- If you are using an MFNP port, and the machine and the computer are on the same subnet, then the connection will be maintained. You do not need to add a new port. If you are using a standard TCP/IP port, then you need to add a new port.
1. Tap <Menu> in the Home screen.
2. Tap <Network Settings>.
- If the logon screen appears, enter the correct ID and PIN using the numeric keys, and then press .
3. Select <TCP/IP Settings> <IPv4 Settings> <PING Command>.
<IPv4 Settings> <PING Command>.4. Enter the IPv4 address of another device on the network, and tap <Apply>.
- If a proper connection has been established, the result is displayed as shown above.