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FAQs & troubleshooting

Wired LAN connection of your printer to an access point

Content Id: 8201849400


Issue

Cause and solution

Wired Setup

Before Configuring Wired Settings

Caution

Make sure that the printer is turned on.

If the power is on, the (white) POWER lamp (A) will be lit.

Cause and solution

1. You will need an Ethernet cable (sold separately).

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2. Remove the Cap (B) from the upper port located on the left side at the back of the printer.

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3. Connect the printer and a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (C).

Caution

Do not connect it to the USB port.

Cause and solution

4. If the HOME button (D) on the printer is lit, touch the HOME button.

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5. Flick the screen left or right, then tap [ Setup ].

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6. Flick the screen up or down, then tap [ Device settings ].

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7. Tap [ LAN settings ].

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8. Tap [ Change wireless/wired ].

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9. Tap [ Wired LAN active ].

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10. Touch the HOME button.

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The wired LAN setup is completed.

Install the Software.

-⋗[ Install the Software ]

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