Configure the printer for wireless access
1
Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.
2
Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.
3
Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.
4
Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.
5
Click Submit.
6
Open the AirPort application on your computer:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
b
Click Network.
c
Click AirPort.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Finder desktop, choose Go >Applications.
b
From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.
c
From the toolbar, click AirPort.
7
From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network.
Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom
PostScript Printer Description
(PPD) file and
create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
1
Install a PPD file on the computer:
a
Insert the
Software and Documentation
CD in the CD or DVD drive.
b
Double-click the installer package for the printer.
c
From the Welcome screen, click Continue.
d
Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
e
Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the
agreement.
f
Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
g
From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
h
Type the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary software is installed on the computer.
i
Click Restart when installation is complete.
2
Add the printer:
a
For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2
Click Print & Fax.
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