The light near my printer's wifi symbol is solid blue light, does that mean it's online? My laptop says it's offline. (this is followup to last quest
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blue light means its connected to wifi network. sometimes when left in idle for too long, it may say offline, but as soon as a print request is submitted it jumps back into actionwill
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You say that it is connected to a Modem - is your modem a wireless gateway? Or do you have your printer connected to your router (many people confuse routers and modems)? in either case, you should be able to access your printer wirelessly from your laptop directly through your wireless network.
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I agree with what someone else pointed out (the printer is NOT Ethernet capable). I suspect that the seller has confused this Brother with a different model. The printer should come with a power cord--but those are a dime-a-dozen, as all computer equipment that plugs into an AC outlet directly (without using a power supply) has the same kind of cord, which you can buy online or even locally for a few dollars. But why don't you ask the seller? The printer does come (when new) with a power cord. It does NOT, however, come with a USB cord which is what you will need to connect it to a computer. I agree with what someone else pointed out (the printer is NOT Ethernet capable). I suspect that the seller has confused this Brother with a different model. The printer should come with a power cord--but those are a dime-a-dozen, as all computer equipment that plugs into an AC outlet directly (without using a power supply) has the same kind of cord, which you can buy online or even locally for a few dollars. But why don't you ask the seller? The printer does come (when new) with a power cord. It does NOT, however, come with a USB cord which is what you will need to connect it to a computer.
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I was having problems connecting as well. My problem.... I had the password in all caps instead of all lowercase lol as soon as I fixed that it connected right away. I'm inlove with the printer now!
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Thanks. I'll try. Both my laptop and my computer have active little lights that seem to indicate they are sending or receiving signals. I gather that means a router would be sufficient if I understand K. Slon.
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Hello Elise, this usually means that the USB cable is plugged in, but the power cord is not. Once that is confirmed you will also need to make sure that the printer is loaded with receipt paper and the cover is closed.
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No! Download epson imprint and epson printer finder on I pad, connect printer to your wireless router and then search via printer finder! You may have to push WPS button on router to make it more visible to printer
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I got wireless printing to work fine, it would occasionally detach from my network. Then I upgraded the firmware (fairly easy to do using the software that comes with the printer) and have not had a single disconnect since (months ago). This is one of the nicer color lasers I've used.
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I came to see if I could help. I have been in IT for years, but sounds like Dave, the retired tech support guy, is your best bet. I think it is great that Dave has the time and is willing to help you. Way to go, Dave! I'd enjoy knowing "the rest of the story" just in case my printer ever has print quality issues. --Janey
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My printer has lights above the empty cartridge, if it's new there should be an order listed in your directions. And it should also tell you on the printer, or at least mine does. Are you sure your printer takes a grey cartridge? Not all do.
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You rock man for posting this! what happen with me is that I attached a Wii to the network and it took the printer's IP address! Making the Ip address of the printer static is the key. This way, my computers aren't knocking on the addresses of other devices looking for the printer! :)Thanks again!
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At this point in time my printer has gone offline and its to much a hassle to upgrade . I would buy another one already upgraded. By this I mean the operating system I have us outdated I can't print wireless or get it to work . Not even hp tech line could get it to work. Hope that helps , they need to rewrite the program my opinion
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If you used the installation disk, you should see the Configuration Tool under All Programs/Okidata. If you drill down into the Oki "web page" for your printer, you will see a "Toner Remain" visual indication, together with a percentage remaining. For instance, mine is at 90% at the moment. There is another way to get to the printer network web page, by just putting its network address into a browser. If you are USB connected, I am not sure this information would be available to you.
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I was able to resolve connectivity issue with wired connection. My printer connected to my router using ethernet cable. I couldn't connect printer to router wireless even after two hours with Samsung support. Also I have to use Samsung Easy printer manager on each of my computers every time I turn off/on my router. I know it is problem with router, not with a printer. I still recommend this printer for anyone who consider it.
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You may someday get wifi, always good to have. I don't think you will find a printer as good as this without wifi for the price.
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Thanks to you guys, I know why my modem's flashing orange! So an ENORMOUS thanks for making it an easy answer to find! I figured flashing orange would be something horrible and catastrophic... Who thought to use orange? Couldn't they have just used the green or something??Now... to figure out why it always used to flash blue before today... sigh...(edit: for future reference, my ethernet between my modem and Airport router seems to have spontaneously died- just swapped in a new cable and it's blue again!)
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This is still not exactly answered. He wants to know, as I do, if you can turn off the wifi so that the there is no wifi signal at all coming from the printer (e.g., if you were concerned about that). The answer ought to be yes but need confirmation.