Information you will need to set 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 will be either infrastructure or ad hoc.

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

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

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

  • WEP key

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

    or

  • WPA or WPA2 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.

  • No security

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

    Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.

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

• Authentication type

• Inner authentication type

• 802.1X username and password

• Certificates

Note: For more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

Before installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure:

• Your wireless network is set up and working properly.

• The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer.

1. Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on.

   
   

   Make sure the printer and computer are fully on and ready.

   Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the computer screen.

2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

   

3. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

4. Select Wireless connection when asked to choose a connection type.

5. From the Wireless Configuration dialog, select Guided Setup (Recommended).

   Note: Choose Advanced Setup only if you want to customize your installation.

6. Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network and the printer.

   

   Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly.

7. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: For more information on allowing other computers on the network to use the wireless printer, see the Networking Guide.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)

Make sure to disconnect the Ethernet cable when installing the printer on a wireless network.

Prepare to configure the printer

1. Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on.

   
   

2. Locate the printer MAC address.

   1. From the home screen, navigate to:

       > Reports > Network Setup Page

   2. In the Standard Network Card section, look for UAA (MAC).

      Note: You will need this information later.

Enter the printer information

1. Access the AirPort options:

   In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

   From the Apple menu, navigate to:

   System Preferences > Network > AirPort

   In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

   From the Finder, navigate to:

   Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

2. From the Network Name pop-up menu, select print server [yyyyyy], where the y's are the last six digits of the MAC address located on the MAC address sheet.

3. Open a Web browser.

4. From the Bookmarks menu, select Show or Show All Bookmarks.

5. Under COLLECTIONS, select Bonjour or Rendezvous, and then double-click the printer name.

   Note:  The application referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.2 is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc.

6. From the Embedded Web Server, navigate to where the wireless settings information are stored.

Configure the printer for wireless access

1. Type the network name (SSID) in the appropriate field.

2. Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode setting if you are using an access point (wireless router).

3. Select the type of security you want to use to protect your wireless network.

4. Enter the security information necessary for the printer to connect to the wireless network.

5. Click Submit.

6. Open the AirPort application on your computer:

   In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

   From the Apple menu, navigate to:

   System Preferences > Network > AirPort

   In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

   From the Finder, navigate to:

   Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

7. From the Network pop-up menu, select the name of your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print on a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom printer driver file and create a print queue in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

1. Install a printer driver file on the computer:

   1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double-click the installer package for the printer.

   2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

   3. Select a destination, and then click Continue.

   4. From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

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

      All necessary applications are installed in the computer.

   6. Click Close when installation is complete.

2. Add the printer:

   1. For IP printing:

      In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

      1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

         System Preferences > Print & Fax

      2. Click +, and then click the IP tab.

      3. Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

      In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

      1. From the Finder, navigate to:

         Applications > Utilities

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

      3. From the Printer List, choose Add, and then click IP Printer.

      4. Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

   2. For AppleTalk printing:

      Note: Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.

      In Mac OS X version 10.5

      1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

         System Preferences > Print & Fax

      2. Click +, and then navigate to:

         AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add

      In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

      1. From the Finder, navigate to:

         Applications > Utilities

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

      3. From the Printer List, click Add.

      4. Click Default Browser tab > More Printers.

      5. From the first pop-up menu, select AppleTalk.

      6. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.

      7. Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.