Apple 12/600PS Obtaining an IP address for the printer, Assigning an IP address to the printer

Step 2: Obtaining an IP address for the printer

To be recognized on your TCP/IP network, your printer must be assigned an IP address. Part of the address identifies your site; the other part uniquely identifies the device. Most sites have a network administrator who dispenses IP addresses for all new network devices. Contact your network administrator for an IP address for the printer.

WARNING If your TCP/IP network contains devices with duplicate or incorrect IP addresses, you may experience unpredictable network behavior, or your network may cease to function. Make sure you obtain a valid and unique IP address for the printer.

Step 3: Assigning an IP address to the printer

When you unpack the printer, it has a unique permanent factory-assigned Ethernet address, but no IP address. To assign an IP address to the printer, you can use any one of the following methods, which are described more fully in the sections that follow:

mPing assignment Any printer administrator with superuser privileges can use this method, which is sometimes called “gleaning.” If your network has neither BOOTP nor RARP services, and you have no access to Windows or Macintosh computers, you must use this method.

mMacintosh Apple Printer Utility and Apple Printer Utility for Windows If your network includes a Macintosh computer or Windows computer, you can use one of these utility programs to set the printer’s IP address.

mBOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) If your network has a BOOTP server, you can use this method.

mRARP (Remote Address Resolution Protocol) If your network has a RARP server, you can use this method.

These methods are described in the next three sections. Choose which section applies to you, and skip the others.

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