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... the printer on a wireless network (Windows 13 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 15 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 15 Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Connecting using a USB cable 30 USB setup and connection...30 Connecting using an Ethernet network 32 Wired setup and connection...32 Networking glossary 33 Index 35 Contents 3
... the printer on a wireless network (Windows 13 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 15 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 15 Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Connecting using a USB cable 30 USB setup and connection...30 Connecting using an Ethernet network 32 Wired setup and connection...32 Networking glossary 33 Index 35 Contents 3
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... address filtering, be able to communicate on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is called MAC address filtering. WEP key If your wireless network does not use on an 802.1X network using...
... address filtering, be able to communicate on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is called MAC address filtering. WEP key If your wireless network does not use on an 802.1X network using...
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It will appear on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12
It will appear on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12
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... the printer. 1 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on...
... the printer. 1 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on...
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... To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in MAC OS X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple...
... To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in MAC OS X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple...
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...list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4... 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk....
...list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4... 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk....
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... information on networking terms and concepts, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that... TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is correct. This information is turned on networks using . Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Try accessing other electronic devices that : • The printer is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the printer...
... information on networking terms and concepts, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that... TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is correct. This information is turned on networks using . Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Try accessing other electronic devices that : • The printer is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the printer...
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..., the maximum range for details on your wireless network, then check to these devices. These are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Refer to find the network SSID, use one or more of the following : Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless... have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Cannot print over the wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder...
..., the maximum range for details on your wireless network, then check to these devices. These are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Refer to find the network SSID, use one or more of the following : Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless... have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Cannot print over the wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder...
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... to Step 2. Note: Make sure you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 The SSID appears. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 6 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the address field...
... to Step 2. Note: Make sure you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 The SSID appears. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 6 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the address field...
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... will not be : • From 8 to access the printer over your VPN session, and try printing again. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 b Click Network. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. End your wireless network. ASCII characters in a safe place for...
... will not be : • From 8 to access the printer over your VPN session, and try printing again. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 b Click Network. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. End your wireless network. ASCII characters in a safe place for...
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... with the cable. To connect to your local network and to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Try one . • Attach the cable directly to security or technical concerns. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using a new one...
... with the cable. To connect to your local network and to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Try one . • Attach the cable directly to security or technical concerns. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using a new one...
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...DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Network does not appear in the list of characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless... MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to include any capital letters.
...DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Network does not appear in the list of characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless... MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to include any capital letters.
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...network and items in a new area. Note: If you are unable to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for the remote network. THE PRINTER OR INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the ...printer and/or the computer closer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 3 Enter the SSID, wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is moved within proximity of the computer or the wireless network. THE WIRELESS ...
...network and items in a new area. Note: If you are unable to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for the remote network. THE PRINTER OR INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the ...printer and/or the computer closer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 3 Enter the SSID, wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is moved within proximity of the computer or the wireless network. THE WIRELESS ...
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... other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that a new device is unable to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. •...
... other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that a new device is unable to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. •...
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...it is plugged into a functioning power strip or outlet. Check to the firewall whitelist. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update any programs associated with the firewall disabled. Wireless... Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, then restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER ...
...it is plugged into a functioning power strip or outlet. Check to the firewall whitelist. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update any programs associated with the firewall disabled. Wireless... Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, then restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER ...
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... printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. a If you have the printer driver installed. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 Re-enable the firewall when you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do this, see the documentation that...
... printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. a If you have the printer driver installed. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 Re-enable the firewall when you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do this, see the documentation that...
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...8226; The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the SSID of the following:... 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA ... the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is not installed on the...
...8226; The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the SSID of the following:... 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA ... the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is not installed on the...
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Connecting using a USB cable USB setup and connection 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Click Agree. 4 Click Suggested. 5 Click Local Attach. 6 Remove the yellow label covering the USB port on the back of the printer. 7 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer and the USB port on the back of the printer. Connecting using a USB cable 30
Connecting using a USB cable USB setup and connection 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 2 Click Install. 3 Click Agree. 4 Click Suggested. 5 Click Local Attach. 6 Remove the yellow label covering the USB port on the back of the printer. 7 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the computer and the USB port on the back of the printer. Connecting using a USB cable 30
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Connecting using a USB cable 31 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 9 Follow the on the Software and Documentation CD. 8 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to complete the USB configuration.
Connecting using a USB cable 31 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 9 Follow the on the Software and Documentation CD. 8 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to complete the USB configuration.
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Make sure the computer you are using an Ethernet network 32 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on the network. Connecting using to configure the printer is attached to a working network port on the same network as the ... Wired Network Attach. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to an active Ethernet port on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting using an Ethernet network Wired setup and connection 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and to complete the wired configuration.
Make sure the computer you are using an Ethernet network 32 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on the network. Connecting using to configure the printer is attached to a working network port on the same network as the ... Wired Network Attach. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to an active Ethernet port on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting using an Ethernet network Wired setup and connection 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and to complete the wired configuration.