Samsung ML-186XW Printer User Manual


 
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TCP/IP to enter the IP address and other network
configuration values for the machine.
For example:
If computer’s network information is as shown below:
- IP addre
ss: 169.254.133.42
- Su
bnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
- Gatewa
y: 169.254.133.0
Then, the machine’s network information should be as
be
low:
- IP addre
ss: 169.254.133. 43
- Su
bnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet
mask.)
- Gatewa
y: 169.254.133.1
16. Th
e wireless network connects according to the network
configuration.
17. When the wireless network setting is completed, disconnect the USB
cable between the computer and machine.
18. Fo
llow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
After the installation is finished, click on Quit or Restart.
Completing the installation
After you have installed your Samsung wireless network printer, print
another copy of the Network Configuration Report and keep it for future
reference. You are now ready to use your new Samsung wireless printer on
your network.
If the wireless network seems to not be working, set all the network
setting to the factory defaults and try again (See "Restoring factory
default settings using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 33).
Restoring factory default settings using
SyncThru™ Web Service
1. Start a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox and
enter your machine’s new IP address in the browser window.
For example,
2. Click Go to access the SyncThru™ Web Service.
3. Click Lo
gin on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.
A log-in page appears.
4. Type
in the ID and Password then click Login.
If it’s your first time log
ging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the
below default ID and password.
ID: admin
Pass
word: sec00000
5. Whe
n the SyncThru™ Web Service window opens, click Settings >
Network Settings > Restore Default.
6. Click Clear for network.
7. Turn
off and restart machine to apply settings.
Troubleshooting
Solving problems that might occur during setting up
the wireless setting and installing the machine driver
Printers Not Found
Your machine may not be turned on. Turn on your computer and the
machine.
USB cable is not connected between your computer and machine.
Connect machine to your computer using the USB cable.
The
machine does not support a wireless network. Check the
machine's user's guide included on the software CD supplied with
your machine and prepare a wireless network machine.
Connecting Failure - Not Found SSID
The machine is unable to search the network name (SSID) you have
selected or entered. Check the network name (SSID) on your access
point and try connecting again.
Your access point is not turned on. Turn on your access point.
Connecting Failure - Invalid Security
You configured security incorrectly. Check the configured security on
your access point and machine.
Connecting Failure - General Connection Error
Your computer is not receiving a signal from your machine. Check
the USB cable and your machine’s power.
PC Connection Error
The configured network address is unable to connect between your
computer and machine.
- Fo
r a DHCP network environment
The print receives the IP address automatically (DHCP) when
computer is configu
red to DHCP.
- For a Static network environment
The machine uses the static addre
ss when the computer is
configured to static address.
For example:
If computer’s network informatio
n is as shown below:
- IP a
ddress: 169.254.133.42
- Sub
net Mask: 255.255.0.0
- Gateway: 169.25
4.133.0
Then, the machine’s network information should be as below:
- IP a
ddress: 169.254.133. 43
- Sub
net Mask: 255.255.0.0 (Use the computer’s subnet
mask.)
- Gateway: 169.25
4.133.1
Solving other problems
If problems occur while using the machine on a network, check the
following:
For information on the access point (or wireless router), refer to its
own user's guide.
Your computer, access point (or wireless router), or machine may not be
turned on.
C
heck the wireless reception around the machine. If the reception is far
from the machine or there is an obstacle, you might have difficulty
receiving the signal.