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How to Set the Driver Network Port Value
The XPS Card Printer Driver uses the Printer IP Address to communicate with the
printer when using a network connection. Follow these steps to view or change
the IP Address that the driver uses.
1. If needed, obtain the printer IP
Address. See “How to Get the
Printer Network IP Address”.
2. Open Printer Properties. See “How
to Open the Printer Properties”.
3. Click the Ports tab.
4. Locate the DXPnn Standard TCP/IP
Port for this printer.
5. Click the Configure Port button to
open the Enter Network Address
(XP and Vista) or Configure Port
(Windows 7) dialog.
6. The Printer Name or IP Address
shows the current IP Address of the
printer (if assigned).
7. Enter the current IP Address if
needed.
8. Click Apply or Close to close the
Ports dialog.
• Print a sample card from the
driver to confirm printer and
driver communication. See “How
to Print Driver Sample Cards”.
9. Click OK or Close to close the
Properties dialog when done.
Hints & Tips
The IP address can change when the printer is powered off and powered on, and
the Address Method is DHCP. If the IP Address method is Static, then the IP
Address is assigned using the printer LCD panel and the address does not
change.