7 TCP/IP Printer Configuration (All Platforms)

Setting IP parameters: DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a system in which DHCP servers can allocate IP addresses dynamically. Under DHCP, the server gives the printer (called a DHCP client) its IP address when the printer is reset.

Installing the DHCP server

1.In Control Panel:Network, select Add Software.

2.Select TCP/IP components.

3.In the second window that is displayed, select DHCP server.

Setting up a DHCP server

1.Access your DHCP management utility:

■Windows NT 4.x. Click Start; select Programs, then Administrative Tools (Common). Select DHCP Manager.

■Windows 3.5x. Go to the Network Administration group and select DHCP Manager.

2.Configure DHCP with a scope; a scope is a range of IP addresses available to be allocated to DHCP clients. For example, the scope could be the IP addresses 192.2.194.101 through 192.2.194.254.

Defining a scope in Windows NT 4.x

a.Click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, DHCP Manager.

b.Double-click Local Machine.

c.Click Scope, Create.

d.Enter the IP information to define the scope.

Defining a scope in Windows NT 3.5.x

a.Open the Network Administration group.

b.Double-click DHCP Manager.

c.Double-click Local Machine.

d.Click Scope, Create.

e.Enter the IP information to define the scope.

3.Define the lease. A lease is a pre-determined time that the printer holds the IP address. When the lease time expires, the printer queries the DHCP server again to renew its lease of the IP address. It is recommended that you set the lease to Unlimited.

4.Define a name for the scope. You are prompted to activate the newly created scope. Answer Yes.

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840, 780, 360 specifications

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