Changing Network Printer Port

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Claire -  
brupala Posted messages 111921 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   -
Hello,

I have a problem with a Ricoh printer. It is properly installed and connected to the network, but the printer port changes about once a week, causing the printer to go offline.

So we have to reinstall the new port on each computer every time for the printer to be connected.

What could be the source of the problem? Our computers all have different operating systems, and I'm not sure if that is related.

Thank you in advance!

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Claire
 
Actually, problem solved (I think).
I fixed the printer port by disabling the DHCP function.
I hope this will solve the issue!
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charly_rom Posted messages 574 Status Membre 103
 
that's exactly what needed to be done.
it needs to be set to a static IP.
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brupala Posted messages 111921 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   14 426
 
Absolutely,
the problem is certainly resolved.
Printers, like servers and routers, must always be configured with a fixed address or with static DHCP, but be careful in case of exchange for troubleshooting, which is still quite common with printers, it is then necessary to modify the DHCP allocation tables each time with the new MAC address.
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and ... There you go!
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