Check 3: Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings ScreenDuring Wireless LAN SetupIs printer connected to wireless router?Use the icon on the LCD to make sure the printer is connected to the wireless router.If icon is displayed:• Checking wireless router locationAfter checking the wireless router setting, make sure the printer is not placed far away from thewireless router.The printer can be up to 50 m (164 ft) from the wireless router indoors. Make sure the printer is closeenough to the wireless router to be used.Place the wireless router and printer where there are no obstacles between them. Wirelesscommunication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Wireless communication can beimpeded by building materials containing metal or concrete. If the printer cannot communicate withthe computer over a wireless LAN due to a wall, place the printer and the computer in the same room.In addition, if a device like a microwave oven that emits radio waves of the same frequency bandwidthas a wireless router is nearby, it may cause interference. Place the wireless router as far away frominterference sources as possible.• Checking wireless router settingsThe printer and wireless router should be connected using 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Make sure thewireless router for the printer's destination is configured to use 2.4 GHz bandwidth.Check the SSID of the wireless router for the printer by printing out the network settings informationusing the operation panel.Printing Network SettingsFor more on the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router orcontact its manufacturer.After taking measures above, click Redetect on the Check Printer Settings screen to redetect theprinter.If the printer is found, follow the instructions on the screen to continue to set up network communication.If the printer cannot be detected, the printer is not connected to the wireless router. Connect the printer tothe wireless router.543
