Last updated January 20, 2021 An interactive guide to setting up your Xerox B210 Printer for printing.
Back to Previous Page Before you start! This package will step you through the setup process of installing the software and drivers you need to print and scan, and connect the printer to the network. You will be asked questions along the way to identify the appropriate process steps to follow. After performing the step or to answer the question, click on the red arrows to proceed onto the next step. To go back, click on the gray arrow on the top right of the page.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Terminology You Need to Know Network: A system of linked devices that share resources, such as Internet access and printers, connected through a common wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (supported by Ethernet cords) network router. Wi-Fi Direct: This is a feature on your printer/MFP that when enabled, emits a wireless signal that Wi-Fi capable devices (e.g. phones, computers) can directly connect to for printing.
Back to Previous Page Unpacking and Powering On Perform the following steps: 1) Unpack the box and locate the installation poster and USB cord 2) Remove all the internal packaging and tape 3) Plug the printer into an outlet and power on Next 4) Load the paper Click here to view a video about unboxing your printer.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Choose Your Device Select the type of device you are setting up to print from. If you will be printing from multiple devices, setup to print from your computer first.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start How do you want to connect the printer to the Windows computer? Through the network via Wi-Fi This method wirelessly connects your printer to your home office network. Any computer or device that is also on the network can print to it. You must have a wireless router and a good WiFi signal. You can also enable Wi-Fi direct to print from devices that are not on the network. The networked printer can be configured to emit a signal that devices can directly connect to.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Prepare for Driver Installation and Connection Setup Perform these steps at your PC: 1. Connect the printer and the computer using the provided USB cable 2. Install the software by either installing the CD that was shipped with your printer or downloading the utility file Xerox_B210_Windows_PrintDriver_Utilities_Signed.zip from here. 3. Run the executable (.
Back to Previous Page Setup Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct from the “Easy Printer Manager” application on your computer. Wi-Fi Direct can be used as a backup connection, to support wireless printing from non-networked devices, and to access advanced settings in CWIS. 1. Open Easy Printer Manager > Select Advanced Settings > hover over Device Settings, then select Network Settings. For Wi-Fi Direct, select On to enable the feature. 2. Make note of the IP Address displayed.
Back to Previous Page Enable or Disable the Banner Page If you need to enable or disable the banner page from printing with each print job, this can be configured in CWIS. The banner page is a cover page that contains information identifying the user and job name. Click here to read the knowledge base instructions.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this device. Choose what you would like to do next.
Back to Previous Page Choose Your Mac’s Operating System Version Choose the appropriate range of operating system versions that your Macintosh PC is running. 10.15 or above 10.
Back to Previous Page Connect with the USB Cord Plug one end of the USB cord into your printer and the other end into your computer. The cord was shipped with your printer. Note: You will have an opportunity to setup a network connection later. The USB connection is required for the initial setup.
Back to Previous Page Install “Xerox_B2xx_Series_Print_Scan_Drivers” Download the print driver file package from support.xerox.com. This file package is called Xerox_B2xx_Series_Print_Scan_Drivers_.dmg 13 Note: B210 does not support scan. This package contains the B210 Print Driver file along with other drivers for the B205 and B215 models. To download the driver, click here.
Back to Previous Page Install “MAC_Printer” Select and install the print driver: “MAC_Printer” This file will load the printing software to the computer and connect to the printer. 14 To view a video about installing the driver files, and the navigation to print a test page, click here.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start How do you want to connect the printer to your devices? Read the benefits of each method and click on your selection. Through the network via Wi-Fi This method wirelessly connects your printer to your home office network. Any computer or device that is also on the network can print to it. You must have a wireless router and a good WiFi signal. You can also enable Wi-Fi direct to print from devices that are not on the network.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Add the Printer to the Wi-Fi Network using WPS Use WPS to add the printer to the Wi-Fi network. Perform the following steps: 1. Activate WPS from your router, if required. Some routers have a WPS button on them and others require configuration from the router’s interface/web page. Refer to your router’s user documentation. 2. Push and hold WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 3. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing. 4.
Back to Previous Page Add the Printer to the Network Connect the printer to the network hub with an Ethernet cord and configure the printer for this connection. Perform these steps from the printer’s control panel. 1. Push and hold the WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 2. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing and for the default wireless connection to time-out. 3. Wait approximately 20 seconds to allow DHCP to discover the IP address using the wired connection. 4.
Back to Wireless Setup Back to Wired Setup Setup Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct from the printer’s web interface (CWIS). Wi-Fi Direct can be used as a backup connection method if your network goes down, or to support wireless printing from devices that are not on the printer’s network. Note: This step applies to printers that are on a network using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cord. To enable Wi-Fi direct, follow the knowledge base instructions found here.
Back to Previous Page Print a Test Page Validate you can print over the network connection. Remove the USB cable. Print any document from your computer.
Back to Previous Page Enable or Disable the Banner Page If you need to enable or disable the banner page from printing with each print job, this can be configured in CWIS. The banner page is a cover page that contains information identifying the user and job name. Note: This step applies to printers that are on a network using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cord. Click here to read the knowledge base instructions. These directions are not applicable to Mac 10.
Back to Previous Page Printing Over USB Keep your printer connected to the computer with the USB cable and you will be able to print and scan using the drivers you installed.
Back to Printing Over USB Back to Configuring Banner Page Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this device. Choose what you would like to do next.
Back to Previous Page Connect with the USB Cord Plug one end of the USB cord into your printer and the other into your computer. The cord was shipped with your printer. Note: You will have an opportunity to setup a network connection later. The USB connection is required for the initial setup.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Download Xerox B210 MacOS Utilities PrintDriver Signed Download the print drivers file package from support.xerox.com. This file name is Xerox_B210_MacOS_Utilities_PrintDriver_Signed.dmg To download the file package, click here.
Back to Previous Page Install MAC_Printer Select and install the print driver: “MAC_Printer” This file will load the printing software to the computer and connect to the printer. 25 To view a video about installing the driver files, and the navigation to print a test page, click here.
Back to Previous Page Install “Easy Printer Manager” Select and install: “_Printer Manager” The Easy Printer Manager application allows you to manage your device’s advanced settings from your desktop.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start How do you want to connect the printer to your devices? Read the benefits of each method and click on your selection. Through the network via Wi-Fi This method wirelessly connects your printer to your home office network. Any computer or device that is also on the network can print to it. You must have a wireless router and a good WiFi signal. You can also enable Wi-Fi direct to print from devices that are not on the network.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Add the Printer to the Wi-Fi Network via WPS Use WPS to add the printer to the Wi-Fi network. Perform the following steps: 1. Activate WPS from your router, if required. Some routers have a WPS button on them and others require configuration from the router’s interface/web page. Refer to your router’s user documentation. 2. Push and hold WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 3. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing. 4.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Add the Printer to the Network with an Ethernet Cord Connect the printer to the network router with an Ethernet cord and configure the printer for this connection. Perform these steps from the printer’s control panel. 1. On the Home screen, swipe up, then touch Device. 2. Swipe up two screens, then touch Network. 3. Touch Network Connectivity. 4. Touch Wired 5. Select your network. 6. If required, enter your password.
Back to Wireless Setup Back to Wired Setup Print a Test Page Print a test page using the connection method you setup to print over. If you setup network printing over Wi-Fi or with an Ethernet cord, remove the USB connection before performing this test. Print any document from your computer.
Back to Previous Page Setup Wi-Fi Direct Enable Wi-Fi Direct from the “Easy Printer Manager” application on your computer. Wi-Fi Direct can be used as a backup connection, to support wireless printing from non-networked devices, and to access advanced settings in CWIS. 1. Open Easy Printer Manager > Select Advanced Settings > hover over Device Settings, then select Network Settings. For Wi-Fi Direct, select On to enable the feature. 2. Make note of the IP Address displayed.
Back to Previous Page Enable or Disable the Banner Page If you need to enable or disable the banner page from printing with each print job, this can be configured in CWIS. The banner page is a cover page that contains information identifying the user and job name. Click here to read the knowledge base instructions.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this device. Choose what you would like to do next.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Getting Started with Printing from a Mobile Device How is your printer currently connected to your network or other devices? Connected to the same Wi-Fi network as my mobile device Connected to a different network than my mobile device With a USB cord to a computer With a Wi-Fi-Direct connection It is not connected to anything yet 34
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Click on the resource links below. Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the Wi-Fi network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to iOS Back to Mopria for Android Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print to or scan from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Choosing A Wireless Connection Method (When the mobile device and printer are on different networks) Choose a wireless connection method. The options are: A. Leave my printer on a separate network from my mobile device. Wirelessly direct-connect my mobile device to my printer using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. (This is recommended if you have a hard wire network router that is not Wi-Fi capable.) B.
Back to Previous Page Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable your printer to emit a Wi-Fi signal that your mobile device can directly connect to. From a network connected computer or device, access CWIS and enable Wi-Fi Direct. To enable Wi-Fi direct, follow the knowledge base instructions found here.
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of Mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Click on the resource links below. Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the wireless network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to Mopria for Android Back to iOS Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print to or scan from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
Back to Previous Page Changing your Mobile Device’s Network Go to the Wi-Fi Settings on your device and connect to the Wi-Fi network that your printer is on.
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of Mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Click on the resource links below. Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the Wi-Fi network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to Mopria for Android Back to iOS Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Choosing A Wireless Connection Method (When the printer is not on the network) The printer must be on the network to setup printing from a mobile device. Choose one of these connection methods: A. Add my printer to a Wi-Fi network that my mobile device can access. (If the PC is also on this network, then the USB cord will no longer be required to print.) B.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Add to Wi-Fi Network via WPS Use WPS to add the printer to the Wi-Fi network. Perform the following steps: 1. Activate WPS from your router, if required. Some routers have a WPS button on them and others require configuration from the router’s interface/web page. Refer to your router’s user documentation. 2. Push and hold WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 3. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing. 4.
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of Mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the Wi-Fi network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to Mopria for Android Back to iOS Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Setup on the Network to Enable Wi-Fi Direct Add the printer to the network so you can access its web page (CWIS) to enable Wi-Fi Direct. From your printer’s control panel, you can either: A. Add it to the Wireless Network Wireless B.
Back to Previous Page Back to Start Add the Printer to the Wireless Network via WPS Use WPS to add the printer to the Wi-Fi network. Perform the following steps: 1. Activate WPS from your router, if required. Some routers have a WPS button on them and others require configuration from the router’s interface/web page. Refer to your router’s user documentation. 2. Push and hold WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 3. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing. 4.
Back to Previous Page Add the Printer to the Network via Ethernet Cord Connect the printer to the network hub with an Ethernet cord and configure the printer for this connection. Perform these steps from the printer’s control panel. 1. Push and hold the WPS button on the printer for 2 seconds. 2. Wait 2-3 minutes for the blue WPS button to stop flashing and for the default wireless connection to time-out. 3. Wait approximately 20 seconds to allow DHCP to discover the IP address using the wired connection.
Back to Wireless Setup Back Wired Setup Enable Wi-Fi Direct Enable your printer to emit a Wi-Fi signal that your mobile device can directly connect to. From a network connected computer or device, access CWIS and enable Wi-Fi Direct. To enable Wi-Fi direct, follow the knowledge base instructions found here.
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of Mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the Wi-Fi network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to Mopria for Android Back to iOS Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print to or scan from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
Back to Previous Page Selecting your Mobile Device Choose the type of Mobile device you are setting up to print from.
Back to Previous Page Printing with the Mopria App Install the Mopria printing app for Android. The app will automatically discover the Xerox B215 on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, and present it in a list of available printers on your Android. Download the Mopria app from the Google Play store To view a video on printing with Mopria, click here. To read the knowledge base instructions, click here.
Back to Previous Page Printing with an iOS Device Use the imbedded iOS technology to discover and connect to your printer. The printer will be discovered if it is on the Wi-Fi network or has Wi-Fi direct enabled.
Back to Mopria for Android Back to iOS Back to Start You are all done! You have completed the setup and install process for this mobile device. Choose what you would like to do next. Note: To print to or scan from computers on the network, or over Wi-Fi direct, you must install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Follow the pathway to “setup another device” and select your computer.
For additional support, please visit support.xerox.com and search the knowledge base.
Back to Previous Page Other Operating System If you do not have a Windows or Macintosh computer, visit the B215’s Support Page 1. From the Operating System (OS) pull down menu, choose your OS 2. From the category pull down menu, choose “Drivers” 3. Press the “apply filters” button 4.
Back to Previous Page Easy Wireless Setup Utility for Mac 10.15+ Use the Xerox Easy Wireless Utility to connect your printer to the Wi-Fi Network. The utility is a wizard (program) that you install on your computer that will walk you through the setup process. 1. Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Download the Wi-Fi Setup Utility for Mac 10.15+ from here. 3. Run the program and follow the steps in the wizard. Next Click here for additional instructions from the knowledge base.
Back to Previous Page Easy Wireless Setup for Mac 10.14 or lower Use the Xerox Easy Printer Manager to connect your printer to the Wi-Fi Network. There is a wireless setup utility in this application. 1. Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable 2. Open the Easy Printer Manager application on your computer. 3. From your Printer List , select your printer 4. At the home screen, select Machine Settings 5. Select Network Settings 6. Under General, ensure Network Connectivity is set to Wireless 7.
Back to Previous Page Use a Wireless Setup Utility On a computer connected to your printer, install and use a wireless setup utility (tool) and use it to add the printer to the Wi-Fi Network. For Windows and Mac 10.15 or higher, use the Xerox Easy Wireless Setup utility. For Mac 10.14 or lower, use the Xerox Easy Printer Manager application.
Back to Previous Page Use a Wireless Setup Utility On a computer connected to your printer, install and use a wireless setup utility (tool) and use it to add the printer to the Wi-Fi Network. For Windows and Mac 10.15 or higher, use the Xerox Easy Wireless Setup utility. For Mac 10.14 or lower, use the Xerox Easy Printer Manager application.
