Installing the printer on a wired network

These instructions apply to Ethernet and fiber optic network connections.

Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that:

• You have completed the initial setup of the printer.

• The printer is connected to your network with the appropriate type of cable.

For Windows users

1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

   Wait for the Welcome screen to appear.

   If the CD does not launch after a minute, then do the following:

   1. Click , 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 your CD or DVD drive.

2. Click Install Printer and Software.

3. Click Agree to agree to the License Agreement.

4. Select Suggested, and then click Next.

   Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, using IPv6, or to configure printers using scripts, select Custom and follow the instructions on the computer screen.

5. Select Wired Network Attach, and then click Next.

6. Select the printer manufacturer from the list.

7. Select the printer model from the list, and then click Next.

8. Select the printer from the list of printers discovered on the network, and then click Finish.

   Note: If your configured printer does not appear in the list of discovered printers, click Add Port and follow the instructions on the computer screen.

9. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.

For Macintosh users

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

2. Print the network setup page from the printer. For information on printing a network setup page, see Printing a network setup page.

3. Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

4. Install the drivers and add the printer.

   1. Install a PPD file on the computer:

      1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

      2. Double-click the installer package for the printer.

      3. From the Welcome screen, click Continue.

      4. Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

      5. Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.

      6. Select a Destination, and then click Continue.

      7. From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

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

         All the necessary software is installed on the computer.

      9. Click Restart 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, choose System Preferences.

        2. Click Print & Fax.

        3. Click +.

        4. Click IP.

        5. Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.

        6. Click Add.

        In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

        1. From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.

        2. Double-click Utilities.

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

        4. From the Printer List, click Add.

        5. Click IP.

        6. Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.

        7. Click Add.

      • For AppleTalk printing:

        In Mac OS X version 10.5

        1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

        2. Click Print & Fax.

        3. Click +.

        4. Click AppleTalk.

        5. Select the printer from the list.

        6. Click Add.

        In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

        1. From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.

        2. Double-click Utilities.

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

        4. From the Printer List, click Add.

        5. Choose the Default Browser tab.

        6. Click More Printers.

        7. From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk.

        8. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone.

        9. Select the printer from the list.

        10. Click Add.

      Note: If the printer doesn't show up in the list, you may need to add it using the IP address. Contact your system support person for assistance.