Connecting Your Printer
To connect your printer to a computer or device, the following specification must be met for each of the connection type:
Connection Type
Ethernet
USB
Wireless
Connection Specifications
10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible
USB2.0 compatible
IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
1
2
1 USB Port
2 Ethernet Port
Available Features for Each Connection Type
Connect the printer via USB, Ethernet, or Wireless. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for networking. Ethernet and wireless connections are used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router are not included with your printer and must be purchased separately.
The available features for each connection type are shown in the following table.
Connection Type
USB
Ethernet
Wireless
Available Feature
•
•
•
Instruct print jobs from a computer.
Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify, or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
•
•
•
•
Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
Use the CentreWare Internet Services to view the printer status or specify the printer settings.
Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
•
•
•
•
Instruct print jobs from a computer on the network.
Use the CentreWare Internet Services to view the printer status or specify the printer settings.
Use the Printer Setting Utility to view, specify or diagnose the system settings.
(Windows only)
Use the SimpleMonitor to check the printer status. (Windows only)
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Connecting Printer to Your Computer
USB Connection
To connect the printer to a computer via USB:
1
2
Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the power source.
Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port at the rear of the printer and the other end to a USB port of the computer.
USB port
NOTE:
• Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB slot available on the keyboard.
Ethernet Connection
To connect the printer to a computer via Ethernet:
1
2
Make sure that the printer is turned off and all cables have been disconnected.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the rear of the printer and the other end to an
Ethernet port of a router or hub.
Ethernet port
NOTE:
• Connect the Ethernet cable, only if you need to setup a wired connection. Connecting the Ethernet cable stops some features or functions for Wireless network.
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Wireless Connection
This section describes how to connect the printer to a computer via wireless network.
Confirm that the Ethernet cable has been disconnected from the printer and the configuring the wireless connection.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED is blinking before
IMPORTANT:
• The Wireless LAN feature is not available in all locations. Please check with your local Fuji Xerox representative for availability of wireless in your location.
•
•
If you are using a method other than Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) to configure your wireless network settings, be sure to get the SSID and security information from a system administrator before starting the setup procedure.
Be sure to configure necessary settings on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router before starting the printer setup. For information on the access point or router settings, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
The specifications of wireless setting function are described below:
Item
Connectivity
Connectivity Standard
Bandwidth
Data Transfer Rate
Security
Certifications
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
*2
Specification
Wireless
IEEE 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n compliant
2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11b mode: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g mode: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
IEEE 802.11n mode: 65 Mbps
64 (40-bit key)/128 (104-bit key) WEP, WPA™-PSK (AES)
*1
, WPA2™-PSK (AES)
*1
(IEEE 802.1x attestation function of WPA 1x non-corresponds), Mixed Mode PSK
Wi-Fi
®
, Wi-Fi Direct
®
, WPA2.0 (Personal)
Push Button Configuration (PBC), Personal Identification Number (PIN)
*1
WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access
®
.
*2
WPS 2.0 compliant. WPS 2.0 works on access points with the following encryption types: Mixed Mode PSK, WPA-PSK-AES,
WPA2-PSK-AES, Open (No Security)
You can select a method to configure a wireless setting from the following:
Using the installer on the
Software Pack CD-ROM
(Windows Only) (Recommended for initial setup)
Refer to "Launching the FX Printer Installation Screen" on page 45.
WPS-PBC ( (
WPS
) button)
*1
Refer to "WPS-PBC (WPS Button)" on page 36.
WPS-PBC (Operator Panel Menu)
*1
Refer to "WPS-PBC (Operator Panel Menu)" on page 36.
WPS-PIN
*2
Refer to "WPS-PIN" on page 37.
Auto SSID Setup
Refer to "Auto SSID Setup" on page 37.
Manual SSID Setup
Refer to "Manual SSID Setup" on page 38.
*1
WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by starting WPS-PBC on the printer with the (
WPS
) button or operator panel menu, and then pressing the button provided on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router. This setting is available only when the access point supports WPS-PBC.
*2
WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN assignments in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access point of your wireless router supports WPS.
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• WPS-PBC (WPS Button)
You can start WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) by pressing the (
WPS
) button.
NOTE:
•
•
•
WPS-PBC is available only when the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router supports WPS-PBC.
Before starting WPS-PBC with the (
WPS
) button, confirm the position of the WPS button (button name may vary) on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router. For information about the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point
(Registrar) or router, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
The
) LED lights up or blinks to indicate the printer's wireless connection status. For more information, see "Status of Wi-Fi LED" on page 19.
If a problem occurs or error messages are displayed on the LCD panel, see "Wireless Problems" on page 155.
1
Press and hold the
Confirm that the the LCD panel.
(
WPS
) button on the printer for three seconds.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED starts to blink slowly and
WiFi-WPS linking Timeout:[XXX]
appears on
2
Start the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router within two minutes.
When WPS is successful, the wireless LAN is complete.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is established and setup for
5
6
7
3
4
1
2
• WPS-PBC (Operator Panel Menu)
You can start WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) from the operator panel.
NOTE:
•
•
•
WPS-PBC is available only when the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router supports WPS-PBC.
Before starting WPS-PBC, confirm the position of the WPS button (button name may vary) on the wireless LAN access point
(Registrar) or router. For information about the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
The
) LED lights up or blinks to indicate the printer's wireless connection status. For more information, see "Status of Wi-Fi LED" on page 19.
If a problem occurs or error messages are displayed on the LCD panel, see "Wireless Problems" on page 155.
Press the (
Menu
) button.
Select
Admin Menu
, and then press the
Select
Network
, and then press the
button.
button.
Select
WPS Setup
, and then press the button.
Select
PushButtonControl
, and then press the button.
Select
Start
, and then press the button.
Confirm that
WiFi-WPS linking Timeout:[XXX]
appears, start the WPS-PBC on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router within two minutes.
When WPS is successful, the wireless LAN is complete.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is established and setup for
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8
9
3
4
1
2
5
6
• WPS-PIN
The PIN code of WPS-PIN can only be configured from the operator panel.
NOTE:
•
•
•
WPS-PIN is available only when the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router supports WPS-PIN.
For the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
The
) LED lights up or blinks to indicate the printer's wireless connection status. For more information, see "Status of Wi-Fi LED" on page 19.
If a problem occurs or error messages are displayed on the LCD panel, see "Wireless Problems" on page 155.
Press the (
Menu
) button.
Select
Admin Menu
, and then press the
Select
Network
, and then press the
button.
button.
Select
WPS Setup
, and then press the
Select
PIN Code
, and then press the
button.
button.
Write down the displayed 8-digit PIN code, or select
Print PIN Code
and press the
PIN code.
button to print the
Select
Start Configuration
, and then press the button.
Select the wireless LAN access point from the list, and then press the button.
Confirm that
WiFi-WPS linking Timeout:[XXX] appears, and enter the PIN code displayed on step
6
into the wireless LAN access point within two minutes.
NOTE:
• For details about the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the manual supplied with the wireless
LAN access point.
When WPS is successful, the wireless LAN is complete.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is established and setup for
• Auto SSID Setup
3
4
1
2
5
Press the (
Menu
) button.
Select
Admin Menu
, and then press the
Select
Network
, and then press the
button.
button.
Select
Wi-Fi Setup
, and then press the button.
The printer automatically searches the access points on wireless network.
Select the desired access point, and then press the button.
If the desired access point does not appear, see "Manual SSID Setup" on page 38.
NOTE:
• Some hidden SSID may not be displayed. If the SSID is not detected, turn on SSID broadcast from the access point.
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6
•
Enter the passphrase or WEP key.
When the encryption type of the selected access point is WPA2 or Mixed in step
5
:
• Enter the passphrase, and then press the button.
When the encryption type of the selected access point is WEP in step
5
:
Enter the WEP key, and then press the button.
NOTE:
• A passphrase is an encryption key for WPA and WPA2 encryption which consists of 8 to 63 alphanumeric (and 8 to 64 hexadecimal) characters. It may be described as a key on some access points or routers. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or router.
When the Auto SSID Setup is successful, the and setup for wireless LAN is complete.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is established
• Manual SSID Setup
5
6
7
3
4
1
2
Press the (
Menu
) button.
Select
Admin Menu
, and then press the
Select
Network
, and then press the button.
Select
Wi-Fi Setup
, and then press the
Select
Manual Setup
, and then press the
Enter the SSID, and then press the
button.
button.
button.
button.
Select the network mode from
Infrastructure
and
Ad-hoc
depending on your environment, and then press the button.
8
Select the encryption type from
Mixed Mode PSK
,
WPA2-PSK-AES
, or
WEP
.
IMPORTANT:
• Be sure to use one of the supported encryption types to protect your network traffic.
a b
NOTE:
• If you have selected
Ad-hoc
for the network mode,
WEP
is the encryption type.
To use Mixed Mode PSK or WPA2-PSK-AES encryption:
Select
Mixed Mode PSK
or
WPA2-PSK-AES
, and then press the
Enter the passphrase, and then press the button.
button.
NOTE:
• A passphrase is an encryption key for WPA and WPA2 encryption which consists of 8 to 63 alphanumeric (and 8 to 64 hexadecimal) characters. It may be described as a key on some access points or routers. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or router.
To use WEP encryption:
a b
Select
WEP
, and then press the button.
Enter the WEP key, and then press the button.
c
Select the desired transmit key from
WEP Key 1
to
WEP Key 4
, and then press the button.
When the Manual SSID Setup is successful, the established and setup for wireless LAN is complete.
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is
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