Configure Static IP Addresses for Printers to Prevent PDS Connection Issues

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Tech A 2024-09-27 18:57

@all Guys, please remember to configure static IP address while setting up a new printer, especially for PDS. I just found another printer with dynamic IP setup

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**Brother MFC-L5800DW** web-based management interface showing the **TCP/IP (Wireless)** configuration page. IEEE 802.11b/g/n status shows **(Active)**; IP Address: **172.17.182.167**, Subnet Mask: **255.255.255.0**, Gateway: **172.17.182.1**, Boot Method: **AUTO**. The **Enable APIPA** checkbox is checked; no error messages are present.

Tech A 2024-09-27 19:00

so you guys understand how much trouble it causes, this printer is setup on every PDS server and on all teaneck PCs. TO fix this, we need to change the IP address to the one outside of the DHCP range, then login to EACH device and change it. Its a lot of work and could have been avoided if it was setup correctly from the beginning.

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title: "Configure Static IP Addresses for Printers to Prevent PDS Connection Issues"
category: equipment
tags: ["printer", "pds"]
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source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T11:24:55"
participants: ["Tech A"]
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# Configure Static IP Addresses for Printers to Prevent PDS Connection Issues

## Problem

Printers configured with dynamic IP addresses (DHCP) cause significant connectivity issues in PDS environments. When a printer's IP address changes due to DHCP lease renewal, all devices that have been configured to print to that printer lose connection. This affects PDS servers and all connected workstations that were configured with the printer's previous IP address.

The Brother MFC-L5800DW shown was configured with Boot Method set to "AUTO" and APIPA enabled, allowing the IP address to change dynamically. This printer was already configured on multiple PDS servers and workstations, requiring extensive reconfiguration work when the IP address changes.

## Resolution

1. Access the printer's web-based management interface by navigating to the printer's current IP address in a web browser
2. Navigate to the TCP/IP configuration page (typically under Network settings)
3. Change the Boot Method from "AUTO" to "STATIC" 
4. Assign a static IP address that is outside the DHCP range used by the network
5. Configure the appropriate Subnet Mask and Gateway to match the network configuration
6. Disable APIPA if enabled
7. Save the configuration changes
8. Update all PDS servers and workstations with the new static IP address for the printer

When setting up new printers, always configure static IP addresses from the beginning to avoid the extensive reconfiguration work required when dynamic addresses change.

## References

- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/sGGyKoG-CUk`
- Attachments: - ![image.png](../attachments/sGGyKoG-CUk.sGGyKoG-CUk/image.png) — **Brother MFC-L5800DW** web-based management interface showing the **TCP/IP (Wireless)** configuration page. IEEE 802.11b/g/n status shows **(Active)**; IP Address: **172.17.182.167**, Subnet Mask: **255.255.255.0**, Gateway: **172.17.182.1**, Boot Method: **AUTO**. The **Enable APIPA** checkbox is checked; no error messages are present.

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