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Certain BOOTP host software implementations will not respond to BOOTP requests if you have not included 
a download filename in the configuration file; if this is the case, simply create a null file on the host and specify 
the name of this file and its path in the configuration file.

As with rarp, the print/scan server will load its IP address from the BOOTP server when the printer is powered 
on.

DHCP mode

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address 
allocation. If you have DHCP server in your network (typically a Unix, Windows

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 2000/XP network) the 

print/scan server will automatically obtains its IP address from DHCP server and register its name with any 
RFC 1001 and 1002-compliant dynamic name services.

Note

If you do not want your print/scan server configured via DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, you must set the BOOT 
METHOD to static, this will prevent the print/scan server from trying to obtain an IP address from any of these 
systems. To change the BOOT METHOD, use the front panel, Web browser or by using the BRAdmin 
application.

IP Address

This field displays the current IP address of the machine. If you have selected a BOOT Method of Static, enter 
the IP address that you wish to assign to the machine (check with your network manager for the IP address 
to use).  If you have selected a method other than Static, the machine will attempt to determine its IP address 
using the DHCP or BOOTP protocols. The default IP address of your machine will probably be incompatible 
with the IP address numbering scheme of your network. We recommend that you contact your network 
manager for an IP address for the network the unit will be connected on.

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Press Menu/Set, 5, 1, 2.

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Select 1 to change. Enter the IP address.

3

Press Menu/Set.

4

Press Stop/Exit.

Note

When the BOOT METHOD is set to “Auto”, the machine cannot receive IP address from a BOOTP server in 
Windows

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 2000. So please ensure that you use DHCP for Windows

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 2000 server.