Installing the printer on a wired network

These instructions apply to Ethernet and fiber optic network connections.

Note: Make sure you have completed the initial setup of the printer.

For Windows users

  1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

    If the installation screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:

    1. Click the start button, or click Start and then click Run.

    2. In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of the CD or DVD drive.

    3. Press Enter, or click OK.

  2. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

    Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, IPv6, or scripts, select Advanced Options > Administrator Tools.

  3. Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.

  4. Attach the appropriate cable to the computer and to the printer when instructed to do so.

  5. Select the printer from the list, and then click Continue.

    Note: If the configured printer does not appear on the list, then click Modify Search.

  6. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

  1. Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.

  2. Obtain the printer IP address. You can:

    1. View the information on the printer control panel home screen, or in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.

    2. Print a network setup page or menu settings page and locate the information in the TCP/IP section.

    Note: You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

  3. Install the printer drivers, and then add the printer.

    1. Install a printer driver file on the computer:

      1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double-click the installer package for the printer.

      2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

      3. Select a destination, and then click Continue.

      4. From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

      5. Type the user password, and then click OK.

        All the necessary applications are installed in the computer.

      6. Click Close when installation is complete.

    2. Add the printer:

      • For IP printing:

        In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

        1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

          System Preferences > Print & Fax

        2. Click +, and then click the IP tab.

        3. Type the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

        In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

        1. From the Finder, navigate to:

          Applications > Utilities

        2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

        3. From the Printer List, click Add, and then click IP Printer.

        4. Type in the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

      • For AppleTalk printing:

        Note: Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
        In Mac OS X version 10.5

        1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

          System Preferences > Print & Fax

        2. Click +, and then navigate to:

          AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add

        In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

        1. From the Finder, navigate to:

          Applications > Utilities

        2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

        3. From the Printer List, click Add.

        4. Click Default Browser tab > More Printers.

        5. From the first pop-up menu, select AppleTalk.

        6. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.

        7. Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.

      Note: If the printer does not show up in the list, then you may need to add it using the IP address. For more information, contact your system support person.