If you do not know the IP address of the access point, then do the following:
aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
bClick Advanced or Configure.
cClick TCP/IP.
The Router entry is typically the access point.
2Type your user name and password when prompted, and then click OK.
3In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.
4Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).
Notes:
•Make sure you copy the network information down exactly, including any capital letters.
•Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference.
MAKE SURE YOUR OS IS COMPATIBLE WITH WIRELESS PRINTING THROUGH AIRPORT
The printer supports wireless printing only through AirPort base stations for Mac OS X version 10.5 or later.
Wireless print server not installed
You may see a message during installation indicating that the printer does not have a wireless print server installed. If
you are sure the printer is capable of wireless printing, try the following:
CHECK POWER
Make sure the light is on.
“Communication not available” message appears when printing wirelessly
Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK
If you are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, then you may see the ”Communication not available”
message on your computer screen when you attempt to print wirelessly. This can occur if the laptop hard drive has
powered down.
If you see this message, then wait a few seconds and then try to print again. The laptop and printer require a few
seconds to power up again and reattach to the wireless network.
If you see this message again after you have waited long enough for the printer and the laptop to attach to the
network, then there may be a problem with your wireless network.
Make sure that the laptop and printer have both received IP addresses:
For Windows users
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
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