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Common home network configurations....................................................................................................................50
Networking the printer......................................................................................................................................................52
Setting up the printer........................................................................................................................................................53
Understanding the Network Setup menu..................................................................................................................54
General networking information...................................................................................................................................55
Assigning an IP address................................................................................................................................................................55
Configure IP address......................................................................................................................................................................56
Finding IP addresses......................................................................................................................................................................56
Finding the MAC address.............................................................................................................................................................56
Printing a network setup page..................................................................................................................................................57
Installing the printer on additional network computers..................................................................................................57
Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets..............................................................................................58
Wireless networking...........................................................................................................................................................58
Types of wireless networks .........................................................................................................................................................58
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network......................................................................59
Installing the printer on a wireless network..........................................................................................................................59
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light.............................................................................................................60
Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only)............................................................................61
Finding the signal strength.........................................................................................................................................................61
Why do I need an installation cable?.......................................................................................................................................61
Wired networking................................................................................................................................................................61
Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network.........................................................................................................61
Tips for using network adapters................................................................................................................................................62
Advanced wireless setup..................................................................................................................................................62
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows ......................................................................................................62
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows.................................................................64
Switching between connections...................................................................................................................................64
Switching between a wireless network connection and a wired (Ethernet) network connection...................64
Switching between a USB connection and a wireless network connection.............................................................65
Switching between a USB connection and a wired (Ethernet) network connection.............................................66
Connecting the printer directly to the computer....................................................................................................67
Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable.............................................................................67
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment ......................................................................................................................68
Configuring a network printer manually....................................................................................................................69
Resetting the internal print server to factory default settings............................................................................69
Loading paper and original documents......................................70
Loading various paper types in Tray 1.........................................................................................................................70
Loading paper in Tray 1................................................................................................................................................................70
Paper capacities for Tray 1...........................................................................................................................................................73
Loading envelopes or 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in.) photo paper in Tray 1..............................................................................74
Loading labels in Tray 1................................................................................................................................................................77
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