Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network

To configure your printer to connect to an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin:

• A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use on the network

• The network gateway

• The network mask

• A nickname for the printer (optional)

  Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember.

You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable.

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

• Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.
• Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.

Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:

• SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.

• Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.

• Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.

  Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select.

• Security Method—There are four basic options for Security Method:

  • WEP key

    If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.

  • WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase

    WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the network.

  • 802.1X–RADIUS

    If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network, then you may need the following:

    • Authentication type

    • Inner authentication type

    • 802.1X user name and password

    • Certificates

  • No security

    If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.

    Note: We do not recommend using an unsecured wireless network.

Notes:

• If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility of the computer network adapter, and then look for the network name. If you cannot find the SSID or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact your system support person.
• To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key or passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that came with the access point, see the Embedded Web Server associated with the access point, or consult your system support person.

Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard

Before you begin, make sure that:

• A wireless network adapter is installed in the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

• An Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.

• Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, navigate to:

  > Network/Ports > Active NIC > Auto >

1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

   > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup

2. Select a wireless connection setup.

   Use	To
   Search for networks	Show available wireless connections. Note: This menu shows all broadcast secured or unsecured SSIDs.
   Enter a network name	Manually type the SSID. Note: Make sure to type the correct SSID.
   Wi-Fi Protected Setup	Connect the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

   
   

3. Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Before you begin, make sure that:

• The access point (wireless router) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) certified or WPS-compatible. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

• A wireless network adapter installed in your printer is attached and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Using the Push Button Configuration method

1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

   > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method

2. Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) method

1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

   > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method

2. Copy the eight-digit WPS PIN.

3. Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.

   Notes:

   • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

4. Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

5. Enter the eight-digit PIN, and then save the setting.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server

Before you begin, make sure that:

• Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network.

• A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

1. Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

   Notes:

   • View the printer IP address on the printer control panel. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2. Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless.

3. Modify the settings to match the settings of your access point (wireless router).

   Note: Make sure to enter the correct SSID, security method, preshared key or passphrase, network mode, and channel.

4. Click Submit.

5. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the printer back on.

6. To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x] section, see if the status is Connected.

Changing port settings after installing an internal solutions port

Notes:

• If the printer has a static IP address, then do not change the configuration.
• If the computers are configured to use the network name instead of an IP address, then do not change the configuration.
• If you are adding a wireless internal solutions port (ISP) to a printer previously configured for an Ethernet connection, then disconnect the printer from the Ethernet network.

For Windows users

1. Open the printers folder.

2. From the shortcut menu of the printer with the new ISP, open the printer properties.

3. Configure the port from the list.

4. Update the IP address.

5. Apply the changes.

For Macintosh users

1. From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to the list of printers, and then select + > IP.

2. Type the IP address in the address field.

3. Apply the changes.

Setting up serial printing (Windows only)

1. Set the parameters in the printer.

   1. From the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.

   2. Locate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.

   3. Apply the changes.

2. From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.

3. Open the printer properties, and then select the COM port from the list.

4. Set the COM port parameters in Device Manager.

Notes:

• Serial printing reduces printing speed.
• Make sure that the serial cable is connected to the serial port on your printer.