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Setting up the printer, Follow these steps to set up your printer, CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY - wireless

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Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: See the enclosed Safety Sheet before making any cable or electrical connection. 1 Set up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer hardware CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lbs) and requires two or more trained personnel to lift it safely. Unpack the printer and other components from the box. Setting up the printer 5

Section	Page
Contents	3
Setting up the printer	5
Follow these steps to set up your printer	5
Setting up the printer hardware	5
Choosing a connection method	10
Preparing to connect wirelessly	11
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	11
Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering	11
Connecting to a wireless network using Windows	13
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)	13
Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh	15
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)	15
Troubleshooting wireless setup	19
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	19
Printing a network setup page	19
Cannot print over the wireless network	20
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	20
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	20
Move your access point to minimize interference	20
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	20
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	22
Disconnect from VPN session	22
Check your advanced security settings	23
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	23
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	23
WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid	24
Error made when entering key	24
Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list	24
Network does not broadcast its SSID	24
The printer will be moved to a remote network	25
The printer or installing computer is too far away from the access point	25
The wireless network is not functioning	25
There is RF (Radio Frequency) interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer	25
There is an object blocking the signal between the printer and the access point	26
There are too many devices on the wireless network	26
Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with printer	26
Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration	27
Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes	27
Make sure the printer is turned on	27
Verify that the printer is ready	27
Disable third-party firewalls	27
Verify that the wireless network is working properly	27
Verify that the correct port or printer is selected	27
Verify that Windows is working properly	27
Verify that the printer is working	28
Make sure the printer driver is installed on the printer	28
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	28
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation	28
Make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	28
Connecting using a USB cable	30
USB setup and connection	30
Connecting using an Ethernet network	32
Wired setup and connection	32
Networking glossary	33