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... up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 10 Preparing to connect wirelessly 11 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 11 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 11 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 13 Installing 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 ...
... up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 10 Preparing to connect wirelessly 11 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 11 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 11 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 13 Installing 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 ...
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... electrical connection. 1 Set up the printer 5 Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to lift it safely. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Setting up the printer Follow these steps to...
... electrical connection. 1 Set up the printer 5 Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to lift it safely. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Setting up the printer Follow these steps to...
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..." on page 30. Connect to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using a USB cable" on page 32. 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 11 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 13. Choosing a connection method 10 Connect to a wireless network using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up ...
..." on page 30. Connect to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using a USB cable" on page 32. 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 11 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 13. Choosing a connection method 10 Connect to a wireless network using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up ...
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... the printer on an 802.1X network using MAC address filtering Every network device has a unique hardware identification number to connect wirelessly 11 This identification number is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. When installing the printer on a network that only... the list of security, you will not have any security information. Preparing to distinguish it from other network devices. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password •...
... the printer on an 802.1X network using MAC address filtering Every network device has a unique hardware identification number to connect wirelessly 11 This identification number is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. When installing the printer on a network that only... the list of security, you will not have any security information. Preparing to distinguish it from other network devices. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password •...
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Preparing to connect wirelessly 12 If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the Software and Documentation CD. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. It will appear on the network setup page. 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 If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the Software and Documentation CD. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. It will appear on the network setup page. 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.
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Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on and ready. Connecting 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 to the printer...so on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 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 the Software and Documentation CD.
Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on and ready. Connecting 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 to the printer...so on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 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 the Software and Documentation CD.
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... your installation. 10 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. Notes: • After the printer is the recommended path to a wireless network using Windows 14 3 Click Install. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Remove the yellow label covering the ...USB port on the back of the printer. 8 Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 9 for each computer. Note: Basic is configured, the software will instruct you to...
... your installation. 10 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. Notes: • After the printer is the recommended path to a wireless network using Windows 14 3 Click Install. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Remove the yellow label covering the ...USB port on the back of the printer. 8 Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 9 for each computer. Note: Basic is configured, the software will instruct you to...
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...to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on a wireless network, make sure that came with the printer. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Before you want to set up and working properly. ... you install the printer on . Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that : • Your wireless network is set up the printer. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. In Mac ...
...to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on a wireless network, make sure that came with the printer. b Click Network. c Click AirPort. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Before you want to set up and working properly. ... you install the printer on . Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that : • Your wireless network is set up the printer. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. In Mac ...
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...X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple Computer. 6 From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the MAC address located on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the Print Center ...Rendevous, and then double-click the printer name. b Click Network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x's are using Macintosh 16 c...
...X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple Computer. 6 From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the MAC address located on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the Print Center ...Rendevous, and then double-click the printer name. b Click Network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x's are using Macintosh 16 c...
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... the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 g From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
... the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 g From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
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9 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18
9 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18
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... metal objects between the access point and the printer. This information is using WPA security). • The printer is secure). Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. For more ...networks using . Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The printer is located away from...
... metal objects between the access point and the printer. This information is using WPA security). • The printer is secure). Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. For more ...networks using . Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The printer is located away from...
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... 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page... a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) • See if you have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there...
... 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page... a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) • See if you have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there...
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.../WPA passphrase (if shown). The SSID of the network the computer is displayed in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically ... Click AirPort. Using Macintosh with the numbers 10 or 169. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point, then you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. If...
.../WPA passphrase (if shown). The SSID of the network the computer is displayed in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically ... Click AirPort. Using Macintosh with the numbers 10 or 169. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point, then you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. If...
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...When you are connected to access the printer over your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will appear. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. • Store the SSID and the... network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). e Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be able to another selection where settings are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a safe...
...When you are connected to access the printer over your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will appear. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. • Store the SSID and the... network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). e Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be able to another selection where settings are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a safe...
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... same time, the system support person for the VPN must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you attach the USB cable, then there may be a problem with the cable. Communication with the USB connection. • ...Make sure the USB cable is not damaged. To connect to your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is any USB port on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. Hubs, switch...
... same time, the system support person for the VPN must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you attach the USB cable, then there may be a problem with the cable. Communication with the USB connection. • ...Make sure the USB cable is not damaged. To connect to your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is any USB port on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. Hubs, switch...
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Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click ... the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in...
Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click ... the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in...
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... your system support person, or refer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the setup was unsuccessful on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point....installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of RF interference include: • Microwave ovens • Cordless phones •...
... your system support person, or refer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the setup was unsuccessful on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point....installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of RF interference include: • Microwave ovens • Cordless phones •...
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...strip or electrical outlet. Check the USB connection • Verify that the USB cable is attached to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 The printer may workproperly after it in front of any obstacles. Try one or more of the following: Make sure the printer is..., is not on, then the printer does not have power. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can be on the back or on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. USB ports can also be distorted ...
...strip or electrical outlet. Check the USB connection • Verify that the USB cable is attached to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 The printer may workproperly after it in front of any obstacles. Try one or more of the following: Make sure the printer is..., is not on, then the printer does not have power. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can be on the back or on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. USB ports can also be distorted ...
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...; If a non-Microsoft software firewall is installed on the computer. • Add any programs associated with the firewall disabled. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on again. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update...Microsoft firewall software on the computer, then try temporarily disabling it is not ready, then turn the printer off and back on the wireless network to confirm that the USB port is functioning. • Contact the system support person to the firewall whitelist. VERIFY THAT ...
...; If a non-Microsoft software firewall is installed on the computer. • Add any programs associated with the firewall disabled. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on again. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update...Microsoft firewall software on the computer, then try temporarily disabling it is not ready, then turn the printer off and back on the wireless network to confirm that the USB port is functioning. • Contact the system support person to the firewall whitelist. VERIFY THAT ...