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Assign or Change the IP Address of the Printer (Static/Permanent IP Address)

Product support for
Xerox B225 Multifunction Printer, Xerox B235 Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0327400
Published
2022-03-02

By default, the printer is configured to acquire an IP address from the network server using DHCP. Network addresses assigned by DHCP are temporary, however. After a specified time, the network can assign a new IP address to the printer. If the print driver is configured to use a specific IP address that changes periodically, you can experience connectivity issues. To avoid problems, or if your network administrator requires a static IP address for the printer, you can assign the IP address to the printer.

Assigning the IP Address Manually

You can assign a static IP address to your printer from the printer control panel. Once an IP address is assigned, you can change it using the Embedded Web Server.

To assign a static IP address to the printer, you need the following information:

  • An IP address properly configured for your network

  • The Network Mask address

  • The default Router/Gateway address

If you are on a network managed by a network administrator, contact your network administrator to obtain the network information.

For a home network using routers or other devices to connect the printer to the network, refer to the device instructions on assigning network addresses. The router or device documentation can give you a range of acceptable address numbers you can use. It is important that the addresses be similar to the IP addresses used by other printers and computers on the network, but not the same. Only the last digit must be different. For example, your printer can have the IPv4 address 192.168.1.2 while your computer has the IP address 192.168.1.3. Another device can have the IP address 192.168.1.4.

The router could assign the static IP address of the printer to another computer that obtains its IP address dynamically. To avoid having the IP address reassigned, give the printer an address at the higher end of the range allowed by the router or device. For example, if your computer has IP address 192.168.1.2, and your device allows IP addresses to 192.168.1.255, select an address between 192.168.1.200 and 192.168.1.254.

In IPv6 network configurations, the IPv6 address is assigned automatically.

To assign a Static IP Address via the Control Panel:

  1. At the printer, press Device.

  2. Press Networks/Ports.

  3. Depending on your connection type: press on Wireless, Wi-fi Direct, or Ethernet.

  4. Press IPv4.

  5. Press Enable DHCP and press Off.

  6. Press Set Static IP Address.

  7. Press IP Address. Using the keypad, enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255, then touch OK.

  8. Press Netmask. Using the keypad, enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255, then touch OK.

  9. Press Gateway. Using the keypad, enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255, then touch OK.

  10. Press the home button to return to the main screen. A device restart may be required for changes to take effect.

  11. Print a Network Report to verify if the Static IP settings have been saved.

To assign a Static IP Address via the Embedded Web Server:

IMPORTANT: In the event of a change or a mistake when modifying the printer’s network settings, you may be temporarily unable to reconnect to the Embedded Web Server. If you experience any issues, you may alter the settings using the Control Panel instructions above.

  1. Access the Embedded Web Server by entering the IP address into the address bar of a web browser.

  2. Click Settings.

  3. Click Network/Ports.

  4. Depending on your connection type: click Wireless, Wi-fi Direct, or Ethernet.

  5. Under the IPv4 header, click Set Static IP Address.uncheck the box next to Enable DHCP.

  6. Click on Set Static IP Address.

  7. Click IP Address. Enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255.

  8. Click Netmask. Enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255.

  9. Click Gateway. Enter the address as X.X.X.X, where X is a number from 0-255.

  10. Press Save.

  11. Under the IPv4 header again, uncheck the box next to Enable DHCP.

  12. Press Save.

  13. A device restart may be required for changes to take effect.

  14. Print a Network Report to verify if the Static IP settings have been saved.