Chapter 4
Software installation
Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:
1.Close all applications running on the computer.
2.Insert the printer software CD in the computer's
3.Follow the onscreen instructions. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network.
4.After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page.
Ethernet lights
The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection.
Link light
The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.
State of the Link light | State of the printer |
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On | Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. |
| The printer's wireless radio is disabled when a Ethernet cable |
| is connected to the printer. |
Off | Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off. |
Activity light
The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection.
State of the Activity | State of the printer |
light |
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Flashing | Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. |
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