Epson WF-M1030 Start Here - Installation Guide - Page 3

Connection options Wireless connection You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. The installer may prompt you to connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable temporarily. After the printer is connected to the network, you will be prompted to remove the cable (USB cable not included). Make sure you know your network name (SSID) and network password: • Network name • Network password If you don't have this information, contact the person who set up your network. If your router or access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can connect the printer by pressing the WPS button on your router, then pressing the Wi-Fi button on your printer. To view how-to-videos on setting up your printer's wireless connection, go to epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Direct USB connection Make sure you have a USB cable. Do not connect the printer to your computer until you're instructed to do so. Wired network connection Make sure you have an Ethernet® cable (not included). You must install the software on every computer from which you want to print. Printing from a computer 1 Open your document or photo. 2 Select the print option in your application. 3 Select your EPSON printer. 4 In Windows, select Preferences or Properties. 5 Choose your printer settings. (In Windows, click OK when you're done.) Any problems? Network setup problems • If you're connecting the printer via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), make sure you press the Wi-Fi button on the printer within 2 minutes of pressing the WPS button on your router. The Wi-Fi button on the printer must be pressed for 3 seconds. • Try connecting to the router or access point with your computer or another device to confirm that it is working correctly. • Press the button to print a network status sheet. Verify that the network settings are correct and check the signal strength. If it's weak, try moving the printer closer to your router or access point. Avoid placing the printer next to a microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or large metal objects such as a filing cabinet. • When using TCP/IP, make sure the printer's IP address is set correctly for your network. If your network does not assign IP addresses using DHCP, you need to set the IP address manually. • Check to see if access restrictions, such as MAC address filtering, are set on the router or access point. If access restrictions are set, add your printer's MAC address to your router's address list. To obtain your printer's MAC address, press the button to print a network status sheet. Then follow the instructions in your router or access point documentation to add the address to the list. • Disable the firewall temporarily to see if that may be causing the issue. Contact your firewall manufacturer for assistance. Setup is unable to find my printer after connecting it with a USB cable. Make sure it is securely connected as shown: Print quality problems • Make sure your paper is loaded printable side up (usually the whiter, brighter, or glossy side). • If you notice light or dark bands across your printouts or they are too faint, run a nozzle check to see if the print head needs cleaning. See the online User's Guide for more information. 6 Click OK or Print to start printing.