HP LaserJet 9040.9050 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 231)

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Configuring and verifying an IP address
TCP/IP addresses can be assigned and configured on an HP Jetdirect print server using several
options:
● HP Web Jetadmin
● Embedded Web server
TCP/IP assignment
The system administrator or primary user is responsible for determining the TCP/IP address for a
specific print server. If you are unsure what the TCP/IP address should be or if you are unfamiliar
with using TCP/IP on a network, go to the HP Web site at
www.hp.com . Click Search in the
upper left corner of the Web page and search for TCP/IP Overview.
Automatic discovery
The product is equipped with an HP Jetdirect embedded print server. If a BootP or DHCP server
is available during product installation, the print server is automatically assigned an IP address
for use on the network. This occurs because the print server defaults to 192.0.0.192 (Legacy
default) or to 159.254.x.x (Auto IP) if the print server cannot obtain an IP address over the
network from a BootP or DHCP server. The default that is assigned depends on the particular
network (small/private or enterprise) by using sensing algorithms.
To determine the new IP address, print a configuration page and check the TCP/IP status and
address.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
When the product is turned on, the HP Jetdirect print server broadcasts DHCP requests. DHCP
automatically downloads an IP address from a network server. DHCP servers maintain a fixed
set of IP addresses and only loan an IP address to the print server. Consult your operating
system documentation to set up DHCP service on your network.
Verifying the TCP/IP configuration
Print a configuration page at the control panel. Check the TCP/IP status and the TCP/IP
addresses. If the information is incorrect, check your hardware connections (cables, hubs,
routers, or switches) or recheck the validity of the TCP/IP address.
Changing an IP address
Use the following procedures if you need to change the product TCP/IP address.
HP Web Jetadmin
Open HP Web Jetadmin. Type the TCP/IP address in the Quick Device Search field and click
Go. At the top menu bar, follow this procedure for discovery options.
1 In the drop-down menu, click Devices.
2 In the drop-down menu, click New Devices. Click Go.
3 Click the column header of your choice (such as IP Address or Device Model) to arrange the
list of available devices in ascending or descending order.
4 Highlight the product to configure, and click Open Device.
5 From the sub-menu at the top of the HP Web Jetadmin screen, click Configuration.