Networking the printer
Installing and configuring a printer for use on a network lets users at different computers print to a common printer. There are two methods for networking this printer:
•Configure a wireless network connection for the printer.
Note: To set up the printer, use a computer that connects wirelessly to the network. The printer must be near the computer you will be using to configure it. After configuration, the printer can be moved to the location where it will reside.
•Connect the printer directly to a network computer using the USB cable, and enable it to be shared across the network (printer sharing).
Note: Refer to Mac Help for details on how to share your printer across the network.
Know your security keys
To set up your printer for wireless printing, you need the following information:
•Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network.
•If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know the password that was used to keep your network secure. This password is also known as a security key, WEP key, or WPA key.
Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless network.
Use the table below to write down the information you need to know.
Item
SSID (name of your network)
Security key (password)
Description
•Make sure you copy down the security key exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place for future reference.
The security key must follow the following criteria:
WEP key
–Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are
–Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK key
–Up to 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are
–Between 8 and 64 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.
Why do I need an installation cable?
When you set up the printer on your wireless network, you will need to temporarily connect the printer to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
An installation cable is also known as a USB cable.
Related topics:
•“Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable?” on page 14
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