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... wirelessly 10 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless... network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB ...
... wirelessly 10 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless... network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB ...
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Press the door release button and lower the front door. 2 1 Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5 Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. 1 Set up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
Press the door release button and lower the front door. 2 1 Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5 Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. 1 Set up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
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Reinsert the unit into the printer. Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit and the toner cartridge from the unit. Setting up and out using the handle. Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-toback several times to distribute toner. Pull the toner cartridge up the printer 6 Remove the tape and packaging material from the printer. Remove the unit consisting of the photoconductor kit.
Reinsert the unit into the printer. Press the button on the base of the photoconductor kit and the toner cartridge from the unit. Setting up and out using the handle. Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-toback several times to distribute toner. Pull the toner cartridge up the printer 6 Remove the tape and packaging material from the printer. Remove the unit consisting of the photoconductor kit.
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... on the right guide as shown, and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Setting up the printer 7 Straighten the edges on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Close the front door. Flex the sheets back and forth to the sides of the...
... on the right guide as shown, and then slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Setting up the printer 7 Straighten the edges on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Close the front door. Flex the sheets back and forth to the sides of the...
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Insert the tray back into the printer. Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the stack. Squeeze the width guide tabs on the tray as shown with the recommended print side facedown. Do not try to lightly touch the side of the width guide which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Setting up the printer 8 Load the paper stack toward the back on the right guide, and then slide the width guides to overload the tray.
Insert the tray back into the printer. Note: Notice the maximum fill line on the side of the stack. Squeeze the width guide tabs on the tray as shown with the recommended print side facedown. Do not try to lightly touch the side of the width guide which indicates the maximum height for loading paper. Setting up the printer 8 Load the paper stack toward the back on the right guide, and then slide the width guides to overload the tray.
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...Connect to a wireless network using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 14. Connect to a wireless network using Windows For detailed steps..., see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 12. Choosing a connection method 9 Choosing a connection method Note: ...
...Connect to a wireless network using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 14. Connect to a wireless network using Windows For detailed steps..., see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 12. Choosing a connection method 9 Choosing a connection method Note: ...
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...Select the key currently in the provided spaces. The choices are three basic options for Security Method: - If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network using MAC address filtering Every network device has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from other ...network devices. This identification number is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. When installing the printer on a network that only those devices with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select. • Security...
...Select the key currently in the provided spaces. The choices are three basic options for Security Method: - If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network using MAC address filtering Every network device has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from other ...network devices. This identification number is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. When installing the printer on a network that only those devices with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select. • Security...
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It will appear 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 the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 11
It will appear 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 the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 11
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Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on and ready.... cable until instructed to a wireless network using is set up and working properly. • The computer you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on the screen 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 3 Click Install. Connecting to do so on . Make sure the...
Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on and ready.... cable until instructed to a wireless network using is set up and working properly. • The computer you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on the screen 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 3 Click Install. Connecting to do so on . Make sure the...
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... order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to a wireless network using Windows 13 b If your... printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software...
... order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to a wireless network using Windows 13 b If your... printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software...
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...; Applications. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. b Click Network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. ... xxxxxx, where the x's are the last six digits of the MAC address in the space provided below: MAC address 2 If your printer has faxing capabilities, connect the telephone cable. 3 Connect the power cable, and turn the power on the MAC address sheet. b ...
...; Applications. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. b Click Network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. ... xxxxxx, where the x's are the last six digits of the MAC address in the space provided below: MAC address 2 If your printer has faxing capabilities, connect the telephone cable. 3 Connect the power cable, and turn the power on the MAC address sheet. b ...
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... Continue after viewing the Readme file. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you use the printer wirelessly To print to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on the computer: a Insert the Software and...Finder desktop, click Go ΠApplications. Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer. c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the ...
... Continue after viewing the Readme file. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you use the printer wirelessly To print to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on the computer: a Insert the Software and...Finder desktop, click Go ΠApplications. Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer. c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the ...
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...X version 10.5 1 From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu ΠSystem Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS... the Finder desktop, click Go ΠApplications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 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. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go...
...X version 10.5 1 From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu ΠSystem Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS... the Finder desktop, click Go ΠApplications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 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. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go...
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...the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The...wireless setup again. • The wireless network is located away from other computers on and plugged in to verify the SSID the printer is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of...
...the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The...wireless setup again. • The wireless network is located away from other computers on and plugged in to verify the SSID the printer is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of...
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...or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. If you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the following : In Windows Vista 1 Click . ...; Command Prompt. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your Web browser. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point: a Do one of...
...or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. If you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the following : In Windows Vista 1 Click . ...; Command Prompt. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your Web browser. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point: a Do one of...
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... name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you are connected to access the printer over your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. d Click Advanced. e Click TCP/IP. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. If...
... name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you are connected to access the printer over your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. d Click Advanced. e Click TCP/IP. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. If...
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...boxes, and docking stations can be added. Most VPNs allow you do not know how to make these changes, see the documentation that the printer can sometimes interfere with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to any visible damage to the USB cable...access to your local network when connected to security or technical concerns. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is any USB port on your wireless network. If you attach the USB cable, there may be a problem with...
...boxes, and docking stations can be added. Most VPNs allow you do not know how to make these changes, see the documentation that the printer can sometimes interfere with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to any visible damage to the USB cable...access to your local network when connected to security or technical concerns. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is any USB port on your wireless network. If you attach the USB cable, there may be a problem with...
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...• Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list ...letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Note: ASCII keys are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Be sure to the printer. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key...
...• Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list ...letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Note: ASCII keys are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Be sure to the printer. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key...
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...that network: 1 Select I want to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for remote installations). THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required... resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the wireless network, there is correct. • Continue setting up the printer. Note: If you are unable to communicate with devices on to your access point documentation for the remote network. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS ...
...that network: 1 Select I want to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for remote installations). THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required... resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the wireless network, there is correct. • Continue setting up the printer. Note: If you are unable to communicate with devices on to your access point documentation for the remote network. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS ...
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...or blocked by objects in to a functioning power strip or electrical outlet. There is plugged in the path between the access point and the printer. • Interior support columns, or walls made of metal or concrete • Floors • Room dividers or cubicle walls made of ...or other device is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES...
...or blocked by objects in to a functioning power strip or electrical outlet. There is plugged in the path between the access point and the printer. • Interior support columns, or walls made of metal or concrete • Floors • Room dividers or cubicle walls made of ...or other device is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES...
