Connections and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Phaser® 5500 Laser Printer
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Dynamic Methods of Setting the Printer’s IP Address
You can 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 printer’s front 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 at the front panel. 
For information about the front panel, go to Reference/Features on the User 
Documentation CD-ROM.
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.