Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)

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 printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

Connect the printer to the wireless network. Do either of the following:

• Run the Wireless Setup Utility. For more information, see Using the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows only).

  Note:

  This program 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.

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.

2. Connect the printer to a wireless network. Do either of the following:

   • Run the Wireless Setup Utility. For more information, see Using the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows 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.

Using the printer locally (USB)

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2. Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

3. Select the USB printer. See Selecting a printer.

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2. Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

3. Select the USB printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note:

You can continue to use the printer through Ethernet or wireless connection.

Using the printer over an Ethernet network

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Wait one minute for the Ethernet network adapter to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.

3. Select the Network printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note:

The wireless adapter of the printer is disabled while it is connected to an Ethernet network.

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Insert the Printer Driver and Documentations CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer.

3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network.

4. Select the Network printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note:

You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.

Selecting a printer

1. Open the printers folder.

   1. Click or Start.

   2. In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

   3. Press Enter, or click OK.

2. Right-click the printer you want to use (Network or USB).

3. Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.

4. Close the “Printers” or “Printers and Faxes” window.