autoIP or DCHP

[Sailorman4747]

Photosmart inkjet 5524 printer.

It had the configuration source "AutoIP" and wouldn't communicate with the laptop.

I unplugged the router, waited  plugged in

switched off the printer, waited, switched on, waited, printed the "wireless network test results". it showed DHCP and printed.

Next time I tried to print, it had a different IP address which I had to change from control panel.

Help please, I'm don't know what I'm doing and just want it to print every time. why, how did the IP address change?

Thanks for reading this.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Sailorman4747 

Consider:  Assign a Static IP Address to the printer.

Open this website from HP

 HP - Wireless printing center

Under Common Questions

Select Printer no longer works on the Internet

Read the article for information on the possible issue / reasons for the problem.

NOTE:  Unfortunately, at this writing, both links to the Static IP solution do not work.

so...

Under Common Questions

Select Wireless connection issues

Open and read section:  Improve wireless communication by setting a manual (static) IP address

and / or

Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If the printer is connected to the network, you might be able to use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to manage and configure your printer, including the network settings.

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

Example - Officejet Pro 8630 - Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

NOTE:  Your setup, even if available, may look different and / or provide different options

HP_8630_EWS_Network_Static_IP_1

References

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Clarification of terms or "what the printer can do" (Specifications)

Additional "How-to" procedures

Search for additional solutions...

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type

HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

HP Photosmart 5524 e-All-in-One Printer

User Guide

Chapter 8 - Connectivity - starting on Page 31

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