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1. Confirm that the printer is ready for the network setup.
 Wireless network connection: On the printer, open the Wireless network or Settings menu
to make sure the wireless signal is turned on. Make sure the light next to the Wireless
icon is either on and steady, or blinking.
 Wired network connection: Check that the cable is connected to the printer Ethernet
port and to an available port on the router. The green link light should be steady, and
the orange activity light should blink when the cable is connected.
Figure : Connect the cable to the printer and to the router
2. Make sure your printer is not connected to a guest or host network, such as those networks
found in schools, hotels, or home networks that allow guest logins. For more information
see Can't Print on a Guest or Host Network.
3. If you have a dual band router, make sure it is set to the 2.4 GHz band. If your router is set to the
5 GHz band, the printer cannot connect to the network.
4. On the computer, mouse over the network icon in the notification area to view the network
name and status of the connection.
NOTE:
If you are using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), disconnect from it when installing the printer.
Figure : Example of the Wireless icon showing the network name and connection status
 If the network shown is not yours (for instance, if you connected to a neighbor's or guest
network), you must reconnect to your own network to complete the printer setup.
 If the network signal strength is weak, move the computer and printer closer to the
router, position the devices away from large metal objects such as bookcases, and move
away from devices that emit radio signals such as microwaves and cordless phones.
 If the network status is not connected, confirm that your network is working correctly,
then check the status again. Make sure a check mark displays next to the network name.
 If an Airplane icon displays, click the icon, slide the Airplane mode slider to Off, then
connect to your wireless network.