topic Re: Assign IP to Printer in Printer Software & Networking

Assign IP to imageCLASS MF455dw

W1AST — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:11:56 GMT

A client has a new ImageClass MF455dw. He has been having power outages and the software has not been finding the printer when power returns or the next time he goes to print. The printer is set up wirelessly.

Is there a way to set a static IP. Lock it in so that it always stays the same, like the next time the power drops and returns.

Thank you in advance.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

shadowsports — Sun, 29 May 2022 02:37:38 GMT

Greetings,

A reserved or static IP can be set on the printer or router. I recommend the router. Once complete, restarting the printer will allow it to grab the reserved / static IP.

We might be able to provide more specific information, if you provided the brand / model of your router.

Optional: Buy a UPS. There is no reason to subject sensitive electrical devices to power outages, surges, dips, fluctuations, etc. Small investment, huge return.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

normadel — Mon, 30 May 2022 08:07:58 GMT

You can set a static IP address on the printer, but you also have to set your router to have that address in a static address range (a range of IP addresses reserved for devices you want to give static addresses to). If you don't do this, and the printer is turned off for any length of time, the router could give the address to something else. Then things get messy. Look at the setup guide for your router. If this is beyond you, get the help of a knowledgeable computer user or the router manufacturer.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

W1AST — Mon, 30 May 2022 13:08:31 GMT

He's running a TP-Link Deco M5 Mesh system. Thank you for your help.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

shadowsports — Tue, 31 May 2022 00:03:58 GMT

Greetings,

See page 29, Advanced > Address Reservation:

Deco M5 Manual

One important note. Is there another router or ISP gateway in front of the Deco Mesh system?

If yes, you will need to put the ISP's hardware into bridge or pass-through mode. You cannot have 2 devices performing NAT and DHCP on the same network. This only applies of the device is a router, if its a modem (only) it does not apply.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

normadel — Tue, 31 May 2022 14:50:18 GMT

The router does not GIVE the static IP address to the printer. You have to give THE PRINTER the address you want it to have. All you are doing on the router is making sure the printer's chosen address is not given automatically via DHCP to anything else.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

NewatCanonPrint — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:53:24 GMT

I just bought a PIXMA G2260 and I cannot get an IP address for it. It works well connected to the USB cable though. Thanks in advance!

Re: Assign IP to Printer

normadel — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:01:43 GMT

Everything I find on the G2260printer indicates that it DOES NOT HAVE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY function. It is a wired-USB printer only.

Did someone tell you it has networking capability?

Re: Assign IP to Printer

normadel — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:06:11 GMT

Every UPS I have had says NOT TO plug laser printers into the battery-backup sockets. They draw more amps than a UPS can provide.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

NewatCanonPrint — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:33:42 GMT

Hi Normadel,

Thanks for the prompt, kind reply.

I read the information posted at Amazon about this printer and I never read that it did not have Network Connectivity, otherwise I would not have bought it.

Thanking you again,

Re: Assign IP to Printer

normadel — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:45:16 GMT

Printer ads and specs do not say that a printer DOES NOT have network capability. The say IF IT DOES, and what kind.

There are USB network (wired and wifi) print servers available to make your printer networkable. Search on the web. Amazon has lots, and elsewhere. There are articles discussing them. Don't ever rely solely on Amazon ads to have all the information.

I have not used one so can't recommend any specific model. Consider that regardless of claims, some printers may not like working through a print server so if you get one, make sure it is returnable. .

If you want to know all the details of a printer (or camera or anything else) go to Canon's (or whoever's) website and look it up.

Re: Assign IP to Printer

shadowsports — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:39:48 GMT

Not the ones I purchase. Most consumer grade UPS might not have the amps needed. If you buy bare minimum, thats what you get. So yes, if you put a 1000w draw on a 300w UPS you'll have issues.

A 445DW consumes at most 1330w and 6.4Amps

Maximum: Approx. 1330 W
Standby: Approx. 10 W
Sleep Mode: Approx. 0.9 W

Standby and sleep 10W, .9W respectively. I have at least 2 hrs comfortably. I wouldn't be printing during a rainstorm, and if there is a surge or dip, the UPs's breaker would trip or AVR will supplement.

While neither of these situations are ideal, having an extra layer of protection between your equipment and power provider is better that nothing. All of my electronics are on UPS with the exception of appliances. We are considering a Tesla power wall, but I'm not ready to give up my STI yet. I live in CA. We have power outages frequenty, especially during winter. As long as my ISP doesn't go down I am usually able to finish out a TV program, before I have to physically shut stuff down. I replace the batteries in my units every 3~5 yrs. Never had any issues, including multiple printers.