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Lexmark M1246

Lexmark M1246

Printer features: Laser, print only, black & white

Lexmark M1246 Support

IP address automatically setting itself to 0.0.0.0 when disconnected from the network

IP Address Will Automatically be set to 0.0.0.0 When Disconnected From the Network.

Issue description

When a user disconnects a Lexmark device running firmware version
XXXXX.05x.yy
or later from the network, the IP address will automatically be set to
0.0.0.0
. This also occurs even if the device has a static IP already saved in the device.

Solution

To acquire the printer IP address, reconnect the printer to the network. When the network connection is re-established the printer will automatically acquire an IP address. For a static IP connection, the printer recalls the last IP address that was set and restore it once the connection is established.
This is applicable for both a wired and wireless connection;
  • For printers connected via Ethernet cable
    , reattach the cable to the printer.
  • For printers connected wirelessly
    , make sure that the wireless
    router
    /
    switch
    /
    access point
    is powered
    ON
    and the wireless printer is configured to connect to the wireless network.
LEGACY ID:
SO8670