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.

View the printer IP address:

  • From the home screen

  • From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu

  • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section

Note: 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 EdgeTM

  • Safari version 6 or later

  • Google ChromeTM 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

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.


Checking the printer connectivity

  1. Print the Network Setup Page.

    From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Reports > Network > Network Setup Page

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

  2. Check the first section of the page and confirm that the status is connected.

    If the status is not connected, then the LAN drop may be inactive or the network cable may be unplugged or malfunctioning. Contact your administrator for assistance.