In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

aFrom the Go menu, choose Applications.

bDouble-clickInternet Connect.

cFrom the toolbar, click AirPort.

2From the Network pop-up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x’s are the last six digits of the MAC address located on the MAC address sheet.

3Open the Safari browser.

4From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show.

5Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendevous, and then double-click the printer name.

6From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the page where the wireless settings information is stored.

Configure the printer for wireless access

1Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.

2Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.

3Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.

4Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.

5Click Submit.

6Open the AirPort application on your computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Network.

c Click AirPort.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. b Double-click Internet Connect.

c From the toolbar, click AirPort.

7From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

1Install a PPD file on the computer:

aInsert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.

cFrom the Welcome screen, click Continue.

dClick Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

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C54x Series specifications

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