Xerox 6180MFP User Guide

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Configuring the Network Address
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
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Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
There are two protocols available for dynamically setting the printer’s IP address: 
DHCP (enabled by default on all Phaser printers)
AutoIP
You can turn on/off both protocols using the control panel, or use CentreWare IS to turn on/off 
DHCP.
Note: 
You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the control panel, press 
the System button, select 
Information Pages
, press the OK button, select 
Configuration
, and 
then press the OK button. The IP address is listed on the Configuration report.
Using the Control Panel
To turn on/off either the DHCP or AutoIP protocol:
1.
On the control panel, press the System button.
2.
Select the 
Admin 
menu, and then press the OK button.
3.
Select the 
Network Settings 
menu, and then press the OK button.
4.
Select the 
TCP/IP 
menu, and then press the OK button.
5.
Select 
Get IP Address
, and then press the OK button.
 
Using CentreWare IS
To turn on/off the DHCP protocol:
1.
Launch your web browser.
2.
Enter the printer’s IP address in the browser’s Address field.
3.
Select Properties.
4.
Select the Protocols folder on the left navigation panel.
5.
Select TCP/IP.
6.
In the Get IP Address field, select the DHCP/Autonet option.
7.
Click the Save Changes button.