Static+IP

=How do I set up a fixed/static IP address for the printer when using Ethernet connection?=

These directions obtained from Don (who was extremely helpful and friendly) at Canon Tech support:


 * 1) Decide what fixed IP address to use:
 * 2) Start Menu -> Run -> type "cmd" (without quotes) then press Enter
 * 3) Type "ipconfig" then press Enter
 * 4) Sample results: Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
 * 5) Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
 * 6) IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
 * 7) Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
 * 8) Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
 * 9) Choose a fixed IP address, in our case 192.168.1.50
 * 10) Type "ping 192.168.1.50"
 * 11) If you get "Request Timed Out" you know that there aren't any other devices at this IP address, so you can use for the printer.
 * 12) Go to printer LCD to set fixed IP address. Navigate menu and make settings as follows:
 * 13) Menu -> Interface Setup -> TCP/IP -> IP Mode and make sure it is set to "Manual"
 * 14) Menu -> Interface Setup -> TCP/IP -> IP Setting -> IP Address and set it to address determined above (192.168.1.50 in our example)
 * 15) Set each field in the address using the OK button to activate a field (large cursor box appears), then right and left arrow keys to adjust, then OK
 * 16) Move to next field in the address with the right arrow, then repeat above
 * 17) When done setting address, press the Up arrow until you see "Save TCP/IP setting?", then press OK
 * 18) If you already have the printer installed with USB, configure the printer for Ethernet as follows:
 * 19) Open "Printers and Faxes"
 * 20) Click on IPF5000, then right click and click on "Properties"
 * 21) Click on "Ports" tab
 * 22) Click "Add Port"
 * 23) Click on "Standard TCP/IP Port"
 * 24) Click on "New Port" (not New Port Type)
 * 25) When the "Add Standard TCP/IP Port" wizard comes up, click Next
 * 26) Under "Printer Name or IP Address" enter the IP address that you set (192.168.1.50 in our example)
 * 27) The box underneath will be automatically filled in; don't change these entries
 * 28) Click next
 * 29) From here on, you are on your own. Probably finished, or click Next for the rest. Can't remember any more directions :-)