14Configuring in TCP/IP Environment22.2 Configuring the PrinterThis section describes the setting of IP address and activating the protocol to be usedon the printer.2.2.1 Setting IP AddressTo use the printer in TCP/IP environment, it is necessary to set the following items onthe printer: IP address subnet mask gateway addressIf the printer is connected to a network with a DHCP server, these items can beobtained automatically from the DHCP server when the printer is switched on.If you do not have a DHCP server, set the address assigned by the administrator,using the control panel.Decide on whether to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server or to set it at thecontrol panel, before proceeding with the corresponding procedure.Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol which automatically assigns IPaddress from the DHCP server to the DHCP client. Check with your network administrator onwhether the printer is connected to a network with DHCP environment.Obtaining IP Address from the DHCP ServerTo obtain the IP address using the control panel, set Setup IP Address as DHCP. Thefactory setting of Setup IP Address is already DHCP. Carry out the followingprocedure only when the setting has been changed.For details about how to make the settings, refer to the printer's user's guide.
