Install the printer software
Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items:
●
The printer is set up and powered on.
●
The network
hub
,
switch
, or
router
is powered on and functioning properly.
●
All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network.
●
The
printer is installed
on the network.
Previous installations
If the printer software was previously installed on the computer, you must use the printer
software CD to install an Ethernet version of the printer driver on the computer. Follow
the steps below. The printer software installation wizard guides you through the
installation process.
Caution
It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on
the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic
depending on the type of router used.
Software installation
Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:
1.
Close all applications running on the computer.
2.
Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions. On the
Connection Type
screen, select
Wired
Network
.
4.
After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a test
page.