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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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... WEP key, enter up the printer 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 also referred to as an additional layer of security.
... WEP key, enter up the printer 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 also referred to as an additional layer of security.
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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. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12 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.
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. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12 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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... 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 Software and Documentation CD.
... 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 Software and Documentation CD.
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... Continue. Connecting 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 MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show. 5 Under Collections, select Bonjour...
... Continue. Connecting 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 MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show. 5 Under Collections, select Bonjour...
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... 5 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 ...
... 5 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 ...
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...Documentation CD. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your network is correct. For more information on networking terms and concepts, see ...wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. If you ...
...Documentation CD. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your network is correct. For more information on networking terms and concepts, see ...wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. If you ...
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... All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. These are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is not positioned too closely to the Internet by....11g networks is using matches the wireless network SSID. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Try one of the wireless access point: a Open a command prompt: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs ...
... All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. These are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is not positioned too closely to the Internet by....11g networks is using matches the wireless network SSID. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Try one of the wireless access point: a Open a command prompt: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs ...
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... with the numbers 10 or 169. If you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to Step 2. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 This is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown...
... with the numbers 10 or 169. If you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to Step 2. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 This is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown...
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... network, or contact the person who set up menu, chooseAirport. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. e Click TCP/IP. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. If your wireless access point is...
... network, or contact the person who set up menu, chooseAirport. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. e Click TCP/IP. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. If your wireless access point is...
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... after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not let you continue configuring your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Most VPNs let users communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will not allow split tunneling due to most...
... after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not let you continue configuring your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Most VPNs let users communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will not allow split tunneling due to most...
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... in the list of characters. NETWORK DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 ASCII characters in the network list because they do not broadcast their SSIDs. 1 Select I want to include any capital letters. Hexadecimal characters are case... ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup.
... in the list of characters. NETWORK DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 ASCII characters in the network list because they do not broadcast their SSIDs. 1 Select I want to include any capital letters. Hexadecimal characters are case... ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup.
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...system support person, or refer to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of RF interference between ... THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to the access point....
...system support person, or refer to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of RF interference between ... THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to the access point....
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... send or receive information. • Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to be on the back or on the computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Wireless Setup Utility unable to reduce network traffic. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when...
... send or receive information. • Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to be on the back or on the computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Wireless Setup Utility unable to reduce network traffic. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when...
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... that it is ready to print. • If it . Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to the firewall whitelist. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you are possible solutions. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and run... the Wireless Setup Utility again. DISABLE THIRD-PARTY FIREWALLS • If a non-Microsoft software firewall is installed on . • Verify that the printer is turned...
... that it is ready to print. • If it . Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to the firewall whitelist. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you are possible solutions. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and run... the Wireless Setup Utility again. DISABLE THIRD-PARTY FIREWALLS • If a non-Microsoft software firewall is installed on . • Verify that the printer is turned...
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..., then try to print, then make sure you allow those programs to the wireless printer must match the SSID of the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 b Type ipconfig. Re-enable the firewall when you install the printer or try one of the following : • Update the firewall using a USB connection...
..., then try to print, then make sure you allow those programs to the wireless printer must match the SSID of the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 b Type ipconfig. Re-enable the firewall when you install the printer or try one of the following : • Update the firewall using a USB connection...
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... the access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 Locate the page where the SSID appears. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is typically the access point. • 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: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows ...
... the access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 Locate the page where the SSID appears. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is typically the access point. • 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: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows ...
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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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8 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 9 Follow the on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting using a USB cable 31 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to complete the USB configuration.
8 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 9 Follow the on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting using a USB cable 31 Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to complete the USB configuration.
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Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to complete the wired configuration. Make sure the computer you are using to configure the printer is attached ... the printer. 2 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to an active Ethernet port on the network. Connecting using an Ethernet network Wired setup and connection 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 3 Insert the Software and...
Note: For information on telephone and fax setup, see the User's Guide on -screen instructions to complete the wired configuration. Make sure the computer you are using to configure the printer is attached ... the printer. 2 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to an active Ethernet port on the network. Connecting using an Ethernet network Wired setup and connection 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on. 3 Insert the Software and...