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Setting the machine to receive an IP address automatically

Important

  • A DHCP server is required on the network for the machine to receive an IP address automatically.

1Press any menu key.

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2Press the [Up arrow key][Down arrow key] keys to select [Network Settings], and then press the [OK] key.

3If you are requested to enter a password, enter the password using the number keys, and then press the [OK] key.

4Press the [Up arrow key][Down arrow key] keys to select [IP Configuration], and then press the [OK] key.

5Press the [Up arrow key][Down arrow key] keys to select [DHCP Activated], and then press the [OK] key.

6Press the [Up arrow key][Down arrow key] keys to select [On], and then press the [OK] key.

The new setting is displayed with an “*” symbol, indicating that the setting has been changed.

7Confirm the setting, and then press the [image] key.

8Press the [Clear/Stop] key to return to the initial screen.

9If you are requested to reboot the machine, turn off the machine, and then turn it back on.

10Print the configuration page to confirm the setting.

The IP address setting will appear under “TCP/IP” on the configuration page.

Note

  • You can press the [image] key to exit to the previous level of the menu tree.

  • A password for accessing the [Network Settings] menu can be specified in [Admin Menu Lock].

  • If your network environment requires a specific transmission speed that is not automatically detected, set the transmission speed in [LINK Setting] under [Network Settings].

  • When [DHCP Activated] is enabled, manually configured IP address settings are not used.

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