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Configuring the Network Address
Phaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer
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Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
Set the printer’s IP address using any of the following methods. DHCP is enabled by default on 
all Phaser printers.
DHCP
CentreWare IS
AutoIP
 
Enabling DHCP on the Printer 
Verify that the printer DHCP protocol is enabled by setting the control panel or by using 
CentreWare IS. DHCP is enabled by default on all Phaser printers.
 
Note: 
To determine the printer’s IP address, select 
Printer Identification
 on the control 
panel.
See also: 
Information Required for Manual IP Addressing
Information
Comments
Internet Protocol (IP) address of the printer
Format is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx represents 
a decimal number from 0–255.
Network Mask
If you are unsure, leave this blank; the printer 
chooses an appropriate mask.
Default Router/Gateway address
Router address is required to communicate with 
the host device from anywhere other than the 
local network segment.