Wireless Setup - macOS
To be able to use your printer wirelessly on a Mac®, the printer must first be connected to the wireless network. Then, software needs to be installed on the computer. The instructions / screenshots below show the setup program steps when the printer is already connected to the wireless network.
Download and run the setup file.*
Get the Setup File
After downloading the setup file, double-click the Master Setup icon.
Enter your user name and password in the fields provided then select Install Helper.
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Select Start Setup on the first screen.
The installer will check for the latest information related to your printer.
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Read the license agreement. Select Yes to proceed. If you select No, the installation will not proceed.
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Select Agree or Do Not Agree to the information request.
This message appears if you selected Do not agree. Click OK to proceed.
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After processing for a few moments, the installer will display the following message. Select Next.
The installer will search for the printer.
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The installer will ask you to select your printer. Select the printer in the list, then click Next.
If your printer is not detected, make sure that the computer has reconnected to the correct network. Also, you may need to temporarily disable any firewall software, or you may need to open blocked ports in the firewall. If your Mac is connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), temporarily disconnect from the VPN and try the setup again.
The installer will communicate with the printer.
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Make sure that your printer is shown in this window, then select Continue.
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The computer will communicate with the printer. Please wait.
After a few moments, the connection will be completed.
The installer will download software, then process for a few moments.
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When this screen appears, select Add Printer.
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Select your printer series with Bonjour listed in the Kind column. Make sure the printer is shown next to Use: and click Add.
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Select Next.
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After processing for a few moments, the following screen will appear. Select Next.
If desired, select Test Print to print a test page.
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Select Go to Website. The installer will close.
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