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Step 2: Obtaining an IP address for the printer
To be recognized on your TCP/IP network, your printer must be assigned an
IP address. Part of the address identifies your site; the other part uniquely
identifies the device. Most sites have a network administrator who dispenses
IP addresses for all new network devices. Contact your network administrator
for an IP address for the printer.
Step 3: Assigning an IP address to the printer
When you unpack the printer, it has a unique permanent factory-assigned
Ethernet address, but no IP address. To assign an IP address to the printer,
you can use any one of the following methods, which are described more
fully in the sections that follow:
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Ping assignment
Any printer administrator with superuser privileges can
use this method, which is sometimes called “gleaning.” If your network has
neither BOOTP nor RARP services, and you have no access to Windows or
Macintosh computers, you must use this method.
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Macintosh Apple Printer Utility and Apple Printer Utility for Windows
If your
network includes a Macintosh computer or Windows computer, you can
use one of these utility programs to set the printer’s IP address.
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BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
If your network has a BOOTP server, you can
use this method.
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RARP (Remote Address Resolution Protocol)
If your network has a RARP
server, you can use this method.
These methods are described in the next three sections. Choose which section
applies to you, and skip the others.
WARNING
If your TCP/IP network contains devices with duplicate or
incorrect IP addresses, you may experience unpredictable network
behavior, or your network may cease to function. Make sure you obtain
a valid and unique IP address for the printer.
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Setting Up the Printer for UNIX Users