Maintaining the printer
Warning—Potential Damage: Failure to maintain optimum printer performance, or to replace parts and
supplies, may cause damage to your printer.
Networking
Preparing to set up the printer on an Ethernet network
Before connecting your printer to an Ethernet network, make sure to have the following information:
• A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use on the network
• The network gateway
• The network mask
• A nickname for the printer (optional)
Note: A printer nickname makes it easier to identify your printer on the network.
You need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can
physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused
by a damaged cable.
Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network
Notes:
• Make sure that your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more
information, see the instruction sheet that came with the adapter.
• The wireless network adapter is standard in some printer models.
• Make sure that your access point (wireless router) is turned on and working properly.
Make sure to have the following information:
• SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
• Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.
• Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.
Some ad hoc networks also require the automatic setting. Check with your administrator if you are not sure
which channel to select.
• Security Method—Select one of the following:
– WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four keys. Select the key currently in use
on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.
– WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an extra layer of security. Set the same encryption type on the router and
on the printer, for the printer to communicate with the network.
– 802.1X–RADIUS
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