Step 15: Setting up fax and IP addresses
Assigning a printer IP address
If the network is using DHCP, an IP address is automatically assigned after connecting the network cable to the printer.
1Look for the address under the “TCP/IP” heading on the network setup page.
To print a network setup page
a Touch the key icon on the MFP control panel. b Touch Reports.
c Touch Network Setup Page or Network <x> Setup Page.
2Go to Performing browser fax setup on page 34.
If the network is not using DHCP, then manually assign an IP address to the printer. One of the easiest ways is to use the operator panel:
1Touch the key icon on the operator panel.
2Touch the arrow next to Network/Ports.
3Touch the arrow next to TCP/IP.
Standard Network appears.
4Touch Address.
5Using the numeric pad, enter the IP address. When the address is entered, touch Submit.
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
6Touch Netmask.
7Using the numeric pad, enter the IP netmask. When the address is entered, touch Submit.
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
8Touch Gateway.
9Using the numeric pad, enter the IP gateway. When the address is entered, touch Submit.
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
10Touch the Home icon.
Verifying the IP settings
1Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP” heading, and make sure the IP address, netmask, and gateway are correct. See To print a network setup page on page 33 if you need help.
2Ping the printer, and verify that it responds. At a command prompt on a network computer, type ping followed by the new printer IP address (for example, 192.168.0.11).
Note: On Windows computers, click Start Æ Programs Æ Command prompt (or Accessories Æ Command prompt if using Windows 2000).
If the printer is active on the network, a reply is sent.
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