Dell B5460DN manual Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Additional printer setup 37

For Macintosh users

1Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.

2Obtain the printer IP address either:

•From the printer control panel

•From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu

•By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section

Note: You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

3Install the printer driver on the computer.

aInsert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double‑click the installer package for the printer.

bFollow the instructions on the computer screen.

cSelect a destination, and then click Continue.

dFrom the Easy Install screen, click Install.

eType the user password, and then click OK.

All the necessary applications are installed on the computer.

fClick Close when installation is complete.

4Add the printer.

•For IP printing:

aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

–System Preferences > Print & Scan

–System Preferences > Print & Fax

bClick +.

cClick the IP tab.

dType the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

•For AppleTalk printing:

Notes:

–Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.

–This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5.

aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to: System Preferences > Print & Fax

bClick +, and then navigate to: AppleTalk > select your printer > Add

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

•Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly.

•Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.