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7.
Using the printer Control Panel, disable DHCP/BOOTP and AutoIP so that the
printer can be configured manually.
8.
Select an IP address for the printer that matches the computer, except for the last
field, which must be unique.
9. Edit the printer's gateway and subnet mask to match the computer.
10. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type "ping" followed by a space and the
printer's IP address. Then press Enter. If the number of packets sent and received
match, the PING was successful and the Ethernet port is functional. If the request
times out and fails to reply, either the cable or the port is defective.
Ethernet Port Verification for Default Assigned IP Address
169.254.xxx.xxx
An alternate method is required to test the Ethernet port when the PC's IP address
falls within the range 169.254.xxx.xxx. PCs that have not been configured for a
specific network default to a "LOCAL LINK" value within the 169.254.xxx.xxx
range.
Note
To comply with industry standards, Phaser 8400 printers cannot be manually
configured for IP addresses within the LOCAL LINK range.
Note
Always print the Configuration Page to obtain a record of the printer settings
before changing the IP address. After testing the printer, be sure to restore the
printer's original network settings.
1. Connect a crossover cable between the PC and printer.
2.
Verify the printer is Ready To Print.
3.
Use the printer's Control Panel to enable AutoIP:
a. Select the
b.
Select the
c. Select the
d.
Select the
e. Set AutoIP
f.
Exit the menu so the printer is
4.
Reset the printer to cause AutoIP to assign a new IP address (cycle power or
select Restart Printer from the Shutdown menu).
5. After the printer's IP address is set, test communication by sending the "PING"
command.
6. If the test fails, install a different cable and retest.
General Troubleshooting
Printer Setup menu.
Connection Setup
Network Setup
TCP/IP Setup
menu.
to On.
menu.
menu.
Ready To Print.
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