Setting a Printer to a Static IP (Manual Process)

Step 1: Identify an Available IP Address

Before configuring the printer, confirm that you have an available IP address within your network range that is not currently in use.

If you are unsure which IP address to use, please consult your:

• You can use this KB to do an IP Scan 

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Step 2: Configure the Static IP on the Printer

⚠️ This step is completed on the printer itself, not on the server.

Because printer menus vary by manufacturer and model, please refer to:

• Your printer’s Network Settings

• The printer’s IP Configuration section

• The official printer manual for model-specific instructions

In general, you will:

1. Access the printer’s Network or TCP/IP settings

2. Disable DHCP

3. Manually enter:

   • Static IP address

   • Subnet Mask

   • Default Gateway

4. Save the settings

5. Restart the printer

For exact navigation steps, consult your printer manufacturer’s documentation.

Step 3: Update the Printer Port on the Server

After the printer has been assigned the new static IP:

1. On the server, open:

   Control Panel → Devices and Printers


2. Right-click the printer

3. Select:

   Printer Properties

4. Navigate to the:

5. Ports

   tab

6. Update the existing Standard TCP/IP port with the new IP
   OR
   Create a new Standard TCP/IP port using the new static IP

7. Apply changes

8. Print a test page to confirm communication