11-24-2024 01:21 PM
I just bought an imageCLASS MF654Cdw printer and have connected it to my network. When I send a job to print from my computer, it does not automatically wake up and print if it is in sleep mode. Instead, I have to go to the printer and manually wake it up, which is a pain. How can I get it to wake up when I send a job to print automatically?
03-12-2026 06:21 PM
I had the manual, but they call it "reserved" not static so my search did not find it. Thanks!
03-12-2026 06:56 PM
Yes. I actually address those terms in my knowledge-based document. Some manufacturers call it static, some call it reserved and some call it reservation.
Here is the doc (copy / paste)
This article will describe the process for assigning a static or reserved IP to a device on your network. These are beneficial for persistent devices like printers, network attached storage (NAS), web servers and IoT devices such as a wireless thermostat, doorbell cameras, security system or lighting controllers.
Important: Your router or DHCP server is the single source of truth on your network. You cannot set a static address on a network device or endpoint alone. It must be done on the router or DHCP server to ensure consistency. Otherwise your router or server can and will assign the IP address to another device eventually.
To perform this action you will need access to the admin portal on your router or system in your environment performing DHCP.
To log into your router you will need to know the LAN IP or Gateway IP of your router. Many ISP issued devices have a sticker on the bottom or the side with this information.
Example AT&T router. LAN IP is 192.168.1.254. Then use the access code
Examples of private IP ranges are:
192.168.x.x
172.16.x.x
10.0.x.x
The IP ranges used by default can vary by device manufacturer and can also be configured manually.
Terms used to describe the process can vary by manufacturer. Common terms are static IP, address reservation, IP assignment. To assign a static IP you will need to know the MAC address of the network adapter and the IP address you wish to assign.
Start by logging into your router / server's admin portal. Review the list of attached devices. If your device is already connected to the network, you can use the IP that your router or server has already assigned to the device. Or, select one from the available pool of addresses that is not currently assigned to another device on the network. Most routers will allow you to Assign or Reserve an IP address directly from this menu.
Example: List of attached devices
Devices that have multiple interfaces. Example: printer, will have a unique MAC address for each interface. You only need to be concerned with the one associated with the connection you'll be using. When you assign or reserve an IP address to a device, the router uses the interface’s MAC address to bind the IP to that device. This is what the router uses to identify that device on the network and always assign the same IP to that device.
TIP: Once a device is connected to your network, if you review the list of attached devices you will be able to see the device's MAC address as well as the IP it's been assigned. If you are ok with that address you can assign it or change it to another IP that's not being used. Once the address has been reserved on your router, it's a good idea to power cycle the endpoint and confirm it's now using the address you've assigned. There are several ways to confirm this. You can ping the device from a command prompt, or open an internet browser type in the assigned IP and press enter. The printer's web server should display.
Example: Address Reservation. The network interface of my printer with MAC address X is bound to IP address 192.168.1.99
Example of >ping printers IP address
Example of printers web server in internet browser
It's also possible to print a network configuration page from many Canon printers which will display the MAC address and IP its using. The printer's manual will have information on how to do this. The options above however are much faster.
Most ISP's have manuals for their customer issued hardware available on their website. If you are using your own hardware you can visit the support portal for your device and download the manual there. Most hardware manufacturers also have Apps that allow convenient setup and management of their hardware. These are available for iOS and Android.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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03-13-2026 05:15 PM
No problem setting up the "reserved" IP address in the router so the printer is now on a static address.
Too many choices on driver install. I've installed the latest driver from Canon for this model - UFRII 10.19.24. But installing as an IP device, selecting AirPrint (not IPP, LP, or HP) and "auto select" it ends up with driver version 4.0.
Is that correct?
03-18-2026 08:28 AM
I'm glad you are so persistent boatguy... it's a shame the Canon folks don't have a simple set of instructions to follow to avoid all this hassle. ironically this is an upgrade to my 12 year old bubble jet printer! 🙂
And thanks to shadowsports for helping out in such detail and giving your time to help us out! appreciated....
03-18-2026 09:34 AM
Greetings,
Apologies, I've been tied up with some personal things this week. Actually you don't want to use AirPrint. It provides limited functionality and no driver is required. While convenient. It doesn't allow you to use all of the features of your printer.
These are the steps for your Mac. Open the printer and scanners applet on your Mac. Select add printer. At the top of the interface next to the default add printer icon (on the left), there is a globe icon (labeled IP) Press that.
Enter the IP address you reserved for your device and the address: box. You will notice that the same IP populates in the name field below. This field is editable. Give your printer a friendly name, something that is meaningful to you.
For protocol, Use the following as a guideline.
Use IPP for a newer modern printer (preferred)
Use LPD If your printer is older. It uses Port 515 for communication and is slower than the other two.
Use HP Jet Direct. Jet direct was developed by HP. It uses port 9100 and is faster than LPD. It is not exclusive to HP devices, but will in most cases universally work with an HP device.
Down below, change the Use: box to select the Canon driver you've installed for your device. This allows your Mac to use the driver provided by your printer manufacturer. This provides enhanced function, control and features.
For Mac OS Tahoe, you would install the the UFRII/UFRII LT printer Driver and Utilities and the Scanner Driver and Utilities packages. In the Use drop-down, I'd set the UFRII printer driver.
If you've not done these steps, I would select the printer in the applet dialog and use the minus key (-) to remove it and then re-add it. It will just take you a few minutes to complete.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.1.2.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 10 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
03-18-2026 12:19 PM
It was installed with Airprint and that seemed to be working fine with all relevant options available, though it showed driver v4.0. But I deleted it and reinstalled. With the IPP protocol, the Use box did not list the UFRII... which I had previously downloaded and installed. The choices were MF650C series (which is what AutoSelect selected), or MF650C Series CARPS2. I used the MF650C and the Driver version shown is the version of the UFRII... that I downloaded and installed so I think it's all good.
And for those that may be following this, it is installed with the IP option, not Default/Bonjour, and the IP address which I "reserved" in my router.
Most importantly, my wife's printer now responds immediately and she is happy!
And as Mackumz23 points out, Canon could do a much better job of explaining all this so thanks to shadowsports!
03-18-2026 12:38 PM
Hey,
Congratulations! Sounds like you got everything installed the way it should be. Glad to hear the printer responds correctly now. Now you're the expert. 😉
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.1.2.1), ~R50v (1.1.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 10 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
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