How to set the IP address using the ARP/PING command

    05-Jul-2012
    8201582100

    Issue

    NOTE
    Clarifications of the operation and additional explanations for the procedure are indicated at the end of this page. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

    Cause and Solution

    1. Make sure that the computer and printer are connected via the network.
    2. Make sure that the printer is ON.
    3. Run Command Prompt or MS-DOS Prompt.
    For Windows XP/Server 2003: From the [Start] menu, select [All Programs] -> [Accessories] -> [Command Prompt].
    For Windows 2000: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] -> [Accessories] -> [Command Prompt].
    For Windows Me: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] -> [Accessories] -> [MS-DOS Prompt].
    For Windows 98: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] -> [MS-DOS Prompt].
    4. Enter the following command, then press the [ENTER] key on your keyboard.
    arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address>
    IP Address:
    Specify the IP address to assign to the printer. Specify the address with four numbers (from 0 to 255) separated with a period (.).
    MAC Address:
    Specify the MAC address of the printer. When entering the number, separate the number every two digits with a hyphen (-).
    Input Example:
    arp -s 192.168.0.215 00-00-85-05-70-31
    5. Enter the following command, then press the [ENTER] key on your keyboard.
    ping <the IP Address> -l 479
    IP Address:
    Specify the same IP address as the one used in Step 4.
    Input Example:
    ping 192.168.0.215 -l 479
    The IP address is set on the network board.
    NOTE
    a. l of "-l" is the letter "L" of the alphabet.
    b. The subnet mask and gateway address are set to [0.0.0.0].
    6. Enter "exit", then press the [ENTER] key on your keyboard.
    Exit Command Prompt or MS-DOS Prompt.

    NOTE
    The MAC address is indicated on the network board (A) as shown in the following figure.