Network connection problems

Cannot open Embedded Web Server

Action

Yes

No

Step 1

Check if the printer is on.


Is the printer on?

Go to step 2.

Turn on the printer.

Step 2

Make sure that the printer IP address is correct.

Notes:

  • View the IP address on the home screen.
  • An IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

Is the printer IP address correct?

Go to step 3.

Type the correct printer IP address in the address field.

Step 3

Check if you are using a supported browser:

  • Internet Explorer version 11 or later

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Safari version 6 or later

  • Google Chrome TM version 32 or later

  • Mozilla Firefox version 24 or later


Is your browser supported?

Go to step 4.

Install a supported browser.

Step 4

Check if the network connection is working.


Is the network connection working?

Go to step 5.

Contact your administrator.

Step 5

Make sure that the cable connections to the printer and print server are secure. For more information, see the documentation that came with the printer.


Are the cable connections secure?

Go to step 6.

Secure the cable connections.

Step 6

Check if the web proxy servers are disabled.


Are the web proxy servers disabled?

Go to step 7.

Contact your administrator.

Step 7

Access the Embedded Web Server.


Did the Embedded Web Server open?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .


Cannot connect the printer to the Wi-Fi network

Note:  This feature is available only in some printer models.

Action

Yes

No

Step 1

Make sure that Active Adapter is set to Auto.

From the control panel, navigate to:

Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter > Auto

For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.


Can the printer connect to the Wi-Fi network?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 2.

Step 2

Check if the correct Wi-Fi network is selected.

Note:  Some routers may share the default SSID.


Are you connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network?

Go to step 4.

Go to step 3.

Step 3

Connect to the correct Wi-Fi network. For more information, see Connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network .


Can the printer connect to the Wi-Fi network?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 4.

Step 4

Check the wireless security mode.

From the control panel, navigate to:

Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wireless Security Mode

For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.


Is the correct wireless security mode selected?

Go to step 6.

Go to step 5.

Step 5

Select the correct wireless security mode.


Can the printer connect to the Wi-Fi network?

The problem is solved.

Go to step 6.

Step 6

Make sure that you entered the correct network password.

Note:  Take note of the spaces, numbers, and capitalization in the password.


Can the printer connect to the Wi-Fi network?

The problem is solved.

Contact customer support .