This section describes how to set an IP address on this option manually. The IP address can be on the same network segment, or it can be on a different network segment to share a single printer with devices on multiple networks.

  • You cannot change the IP address for this option from the operation panel of the main machine. The setting must be done from a web browser on your PC.
  • The network setting of this option is initially assigned as follows:
    IP address: 192.168.100.100 / Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  • The network setting of your PC must be in the same network segment to change the network setting of this option.

  1. Make a note of the current network settings of your PC.
  2. Change the IP address on your PC to [192.168.100.xxx (*0 - 255)].
  3. Change the subnet mask on your PC to [255.255.255.0].
  4. Open a web browser.
  5. Type [http://192.168.100.100/] in the address bar.
  6. Press the Enter key.

    • The setting screen for this option appears.

  7. Click [Network Setting].
  8. Type [root] in the user name textbox and click [OK].
  9. Input [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway].
  10. Set other items if needed.
  11. Press [Set].
  12. Close the web browser.
  13. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the PC.
  14. Connect the Ethernet cable to a network device (e.g. switching hub).
  15. Set the IP address of this option in the printer driver that will be used.