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Setting a Static IP Address for the Printer

This section describes how to select settings from the printer's control panel.

  1. Select Settings on the printer's home screen.

  2. Select General Settings > Network Settings > Advanced > TCP/IP.

  3. Select Obtain IP Address, and then select Manual.

  4. Enter the IP address.

    You can change the highlighted part of the segment by selecting and .

    Make sure you see the IP address under Obtain IP Address.

  5. Set up the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.

    Make sure you see the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.

    Important:

    If the combination of the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway is incorrect, you cannot proceed with the settings. Confirm that there is no error in the entry.

  6. Enter the IP address for the primary DNS server.

    Make sure you see the Primary DNS.

    Note:

    When you select Auto for the IP address assignment settings, you can select the DNS server settings from Manual or Auto. If you cannot obtain the DNS server address automatically, select Manual and enter the DNS server address. Then, enter the secondary DNS server address directly. If you select Auto, go to step 8.

  7. Enter the IP address for the secondary DNS server.

    Make sure you see the Secondary DNS.

  8. Tap Start Setup.