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How do I check the printer network setup? 1 Check the printer network connection. Note: If the printer is only connected to the computer through a USB cable, you will need to connect it to a wired or wireless network with Internet connection. For more information, see "How do I check the printer connection?" on page 38. 2 Check the USB connection: Note: If the printer is only connected to the computer through a USB cable, you will need to connect it to a wired or wireless network with Internet connection. • Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. • Remove and reconnect the USB cable connected to your printer or computer: a Unplug and firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. b Unplug and firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB symbol. 3 Check the Ethernet connection: • Make sure that one end of the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer Ethernet port, and the other end to a network hub or wall connection. • Check the connectors on each end of the Ethernet cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one. • Make sure your local network has connectivity and is working properly. • Make sure the IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for your network. 4 Check the wireless connection: • Make sure the printer and the computer are within the range of the wireless network. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • Make sure the printer is located away from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal. • Make sure the wireless access point is powered on. • Make sure your local network has connectivity and is working properly. • Make sure the IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for your network. • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit and is solid green if wireless network connection is established. If the Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit or is orange, try reconnecting to a wireless network. For more information, see the Network GettingStarted Guide for instructions in setting up a wireless connection for the printer. Should I disable the printer search? By default, the Add Printer Wizard searches for printers within your network through the printer search. However, you need to disable printer search in the following scenarios: • The printer you are adding is on a different network than your computer. • The printer you are adding is not shown in the list of printers found in your network. For more information, see "My printer is not found" on page 42. Using the Solution Center Printer Setup 46

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How do I check the printer network setup?
1
Check the printer network connection.
Note:
If the printer is only connected to the computer through a USB cable, you will need to connect it to a wired
or wireless network with Internet connection.
For more information, see “How do I check the printer connection?” on page 38.
2
Check the USB connection:
Note:
If the printer is only connected to the computer through a USB cable, you will need to connect it to a
wired or wireless network with Internet connection.
•
Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged, then use a new one.
•
Remove and reconnect the USB cable connected to your printer or computer:
a
Unplug and firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
b
Unplug and firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with a
USB symbol.
3
Check the Ethernet connection:
•
Make sure that one end of the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer Ethernet port, and the other
end to a network hub or wall connection.
•
Check the connectors on each end of the Ethernet cable for any obvious damage. If the cable is damaged,
then use a new one.
•
Make sure your local network has connectivity and is working properly.
•
Make sure the IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for your network.
4
Check the wireless connection:
•
Make sure the printer and the computer are within the range of the wireless network.
For most networks, the printer and the computer should be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless access
point (wireless router).
•
Make sure the printer is located away from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless
signal.
•
Make sure the wireless access point is powered on.
•
Make sure your local network has connectivity and is working properly.
•
Make sure the IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for your network.
•
The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit and is solid green if wireless network connection is established. If the Wi-Fi
indicator light is not lit or is orange, try reconnecting to a wireless network.
For more information, see the
Network Getting Started Guide
for instructions in setting up a wireless connection
for the printer.
Should I disable the printer search?
By default, the Add Printer Wizard searches for printers within your network through the printer search. However,
you need to disable printer search in the following scenarios:
•
The printer you are adding is on a different network than your computer.
•
The printer you are adding is not shown in the list of printers found in your network. For more information, see
“My printer is not found” on page 42.
Using the Solution Center Printer Setup
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