24 1 Printer Environment Settings1.3 Setting the Network EnvironmentThis section explains how to install your printer in a TCP/IP environment.When installing the printer in a different environment, refer to the ‘CD-ROM Documentation(HTML)’ on the CD-ROM of the Driver CD Kit.Setting the IP AddressTo use TCP/IP protocol, you must configure an IP address for the printer.By default, the printer is set to obtain its IP address (via the [Get IP Address] setting on thecontrol panel) using [DHCP/Autonet]. Thus, when the printer is connected to a network thathas a DHCP server, the printer automatically obtains its IP address from the server.Print the [Printer Settings] list to see if the printer already has an IP address.If the printer does not have an IP address, set [Get IP Address] to [Panel] and configure theaddress.Note• For information on how to print the [Printer Settings] list, refer to "7.2 Printing the Reports/Lists" (P. 171).• The printer can obtain its IP address also by using a BOOTP or RARP server. If using a BOOTP orRARP server, set [Get IP Address] to [BOOTP] or [RARP].• If using a DHCP server, the printer’s IP address may change without notice. Make sure to check theaddress periodically.• To use DHCP in a WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) environment, the network expansion card(optional) must be installed.Use the following procedure to configure the printer’s IP address on the control panel.Depending on your network environment, your printer also needs a subnet mask andgateway address. Consult your network administrator for the settings required for yourprinter. To Set the IP Address1. Press the panel to display the menu screen.2. Press the < > button until [Admin Menu] isdisplayed.Note• If you went past the desired item, return to the item bypressing the < > button.If an IP address is listed, skip thefollowing procedure.If an IP address is not listed, or ifyou want to change the current IPaddress, configure the setting usingthe following procedure.MenuPrint LanguageMenuAdmin Menu
