You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.
| Note: | The printer supports one active local connection (USB) and one active network connection (Ethernet or wireless) at a time. It is not possible to connect the printer to both Ethernet and wireless networks at the same time. |
Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:
Connect the printer to a wireless network. Do either of the following:
Run the Wireless Setup Assistant. For more information, see Using the Wireless Setup Assistant (Macintosh only).
| Note: | This application is applicable only in select printer models. |
From the printer control panel, configure the printer for wireless connection. For more information, see the User’s Guide.
| Note: | There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration. |
Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.
Connect the printer to a wireless network. Do either of the following:
Run the Wireless Setup Assistant. For more information, see Using the Wireless Setup Assistant (Macintosh only).
| Note: | This is applicable only for select printer models. |
From the printer control panel, configure the printer for wireless connection. For more information, see the User’s Guide.
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
A second print queue is created.
| Note: | If you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection, then remove the print queue for Ethernet. |
Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:
Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
Add the printer. See Adding the printer.
A second print queue is created.
| Note: | If you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection, then remove the print queue for Ethernet. |
Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.
Add the printer. See Adding the printer.
A second print queue is created.
| Note: | If you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over a wireless connection, then remove the print queue for wireless. |
Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:
Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and to an available port on a switch or wall jack.
Wait a minute for the Ethernet network adapter to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.
Add the printer. See Adding the printer.
A second print queue is created.
| Note: | If you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over a wireless connection, then remove the print queue for wireless. |
Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and to an available port on a switch or wall jack.
Insert the Printer Driver and Documentations CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer.
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
| Note: | You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration. |
From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
System Preferences > Print & Scan
Click +.
Click the Default or Default Browser tab, and then select your printer.
Click Add.
From the Finder, choose Utilities.
Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
From the Printer List dialog, choose the printer you want to use, and then click Add.
From the Printer Browser dialog, select your printer, and then click Add.