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Table of Contents > Networking Your Printer > Connecting to a wireless network
2 Networking Your Printer
To connect your printer to an 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi) network, refer to the following information.
Before you connect
You need:
A computer equipped with a network interface card or wireless networking support.
A working 802.11 wireless network. Kodak recommends that you use a wireless access point/router that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
To determine whether your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Your network name (SSID - Service Set Identifier). You can obtain your SSID from the wireless access point, most commonly a router, using the router's embedded Web server. See the manufacturer's documentation provided with your wireless system for more information.
IMPORTANT: The SSID is case sensitive. Your Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase.
To temporarily disable your firewall until the printer is successfully installed and communicating. For information, go to www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking.
Using the LCD keyboard
When you need to enter letters or numbers, a keyboard appears on the LCD.
On the printer, press , , or to select the letters and numbers, using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters. Press OK after each character. When you are done, select DONE, then press OK.
To erase a character, select BKSP (backspace), then press OK.
To change from uppercase to lowercase, select abc/123, then press OK.
To change from lowercase to uppercase, select ABC/123, then press OK.
To enter punctuation or symbols, select !@#, then press OK.
Connecting to a wireless network using the WiFi Setup Wizard
You can use the WiFi Setup Wizard on the printer to connect to your wireless network. Read the following procedures and use the one that is appropriate for your network setup.
Connecting to a non-WPS wireless router
To connect to your wireless network, you need to know the network name, which is also called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). You can obtain your network name from the wireless router. See the manufacturer's documentation for more information.
If you have enabled security on your network, you also need to know the security string, which may be a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase.
Record your network information, using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters for your WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase.
Press Home.
Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
With WiFi Setup Wizard selected, press OK.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select WiFi Setup Wizard. The printer searches for available wireless networks within range, then displays the list in order of signal strength. For example:
NOTE: If there are more networks than can be shown on the LCD, a (page down) symbol appears in the bottom right of the display. If you don't see your network in the list or want to change your network, select Rescan for Wireless Networks, then press OK. If the name of your network is:
Listed Not listed Press to select your network, then press OK.
Make sure your wireless router is turned on and within range. If your wireless router does not broadcast its SSID (network name):
Press to select Unlisted Network, then press OK.
Use the LCD keyboard to enter your network name. (Using the LCD keyboard)
Select WEP or WPA/WPA2 as required for your network's security setup, then press OK.
If your network requires a password, 'Enter Security String' and a keyboard appear on the LCD. Use the LCD keyboard to enter the security string. (Using the LCD keyboard)
When the confirmation message appears, press OK.
If the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi status light will be on.
If you are unable to connect your printer, go towww.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking for more information.
If you haven't yet installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software, go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakESP6100+1133).
Connecting to a WPS wireless router
If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use WPS Connect. WPS lets you configure your printer for a wireless network by pressing buttons or entering a PIN.
To connect to a network using WPS:
Press Home.
Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
With WiFi Setup Wizard selected, press OK.
NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select WiFi Setup Wizard. With WPS Connect selected, press OK.
Select one of two methods of connecting:
IMPORTANT: Before you press OK on the printer, make sure you know where the router's push button is, or where to enter the generated PIN. If necessary, consult your Internet service provider or router device manufacturer's documentation for more information. Pressing a button Entering a PIN NOTE: You will have two minutes to press or select the WPS button. It may be a button on the device or a virtual button in the device's software. With Push Button Configuration selected, press OK.
Press or select the WPS button for your wireless router.
Press to select Generate WPS PIN, then press OK.
In your wireless router's software, locate the PIN screen.
Enter the PIN you received on the LCD into the PIN screen, then follow the router's instructions.
When the confirmation message appears, press OK.
If the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi status light will be on.
If you are unable to connect your printer, go to www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking for more information.
If you haven't yet installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software, go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakESP6100+1133).
Setting up an IP address
| IMPORTANT: | You should only need to set up an IP address for your printer if you are having a problem with connecting. Typically, it is not necessary to set up an IP address. This procedure is for advanced users who know how to obtain the IP address for the printer. |
All IP address entries have the following format: 000.000.000.000. Within each three-digit grouping, the number must be right-justified. If an address or subnet mask has only one or two characters between the periods, include one or two leading zeros in front of that number. For example:
The address as it may appear in your documentation | How to enter the address in the printer menu |
149.89.138.149 | 149.089.138.149 |
149.2.40.149 | 149.002.040.149 |
For information about obtaining the printer IP address, go to www.kodak.com/go/inkjetnetworking.
To set up your IP address on the printer:
Press Home.
Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
Press to select Advanced IP Address Setup, then press OK.
Press OK again to continue.
Select one of the following, then press OK:
Dynamic (DHCP)
Automatic (Private)
Manual (Static)
If you selected Manual (Static), you are prompted to enter an IP address, a Subnet Mask, a Gateway Address, and a DNS Server address. Press OK after each entry. Use the navigation buttons to enter each digit of the numbers.
Consult your Internet service provider or network administrator for more information.
Viewing the network configuration
To view the network configuration and verify that you are connected to your wireless network:
Press Home.
Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
Press to select View Network Configuration, then press OK.
The wireless or Ethernet network settings appear on the LCD, including:
Printer Hostname
Connection
Speed
IP Address
IP Address Type
Network Subnet
Connected Network SSID
Security
Authentication
Channel
Region
Radio (on/off)
MAC Address
If the printer is connected to your network, you will see the network name and the word CONNECTED.
To scroll through the information, press .
When you are done, press OK.
Printing the network configuration
To print the current network configuration:
Load plain paper into the printer. (See Loading plain paper.)
Press Home.
Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.
Press to select Print Network Configuration, then press OK.
Installing your printer on additional computers on the network
To add your printer to another computer(s) on your network, install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software on each computer. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads and follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer
If you are connecting to a newer model printer (for example, you have an ESP 7 printer and now you are adding an ESP Office 6150 printer), you must install the software for the newer model.
If you are connecting to another ESP Office 6150 printer or to a previous model:
On a computer with WINDOWS OS:
Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > Kodak Printer Network Setup Utility.
If your wireless all-in-one printer (example: KodakESP6100+1133) is not listed:
Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.
From the drop-down list, select your printer.
Select Network - Wireless[thinsp]/[thinsp]WiFi, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
If your wireless all-in-one printer (example: KodakESP6100+1133) is listed:
Highlight the all-in-one printer that is connected to your network.
Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.
When driver installation is complete, click Done.
Kodak Network Printer
On a computer with MAC OS:
Select Apple > System Preferences.
Under Hardware, select Print & Fax.
In the Print & Fax dialog box, click +.
Select your printer from the list, then click Add.
Kodak Network Printer Setup
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