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b. Open a Web browser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a message indicating that accessing the website might not be
safe, select the option to continue to the website. Accessing this website will not harm the
computer.
2. Open the General tab.
3. On the Device Information page, the default printer name is in the Device Name eld. You can change
this name to uniquely identify this printer.
NOTE: Completing the other elds on this page is optional.
4. Click the Apply button to save the changes.
Manually congure IPv4 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel Administration menus to manually set an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
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Network Settings
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Jetdirect Menu
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TCP/IP
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IPV 4 Settings
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Cong Method
3. Select the Manual option, and then touch the Save button.
4. Open the Manual Settings menu.
5. Touch the IP Address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway option.
6. Touch the rst eld to open a keypad. Enter the correct digits for the eld, and then touch the OK button.
7. Repeat the process for each eld, and then touch the Save button.
Manually congure IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel
Use the control-panel Administration menus to manually set an IPv6 address.
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. To enable manual conguration, open the following menus:
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Network Settings
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Jetdirect Menu
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