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Changing from usb to an ethernet connection – Kodak HERO 7.1 User Manual

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Networking Your Printer

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Changing from USB to an Ethernet connection

Before you connect, you need:

• an Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet port.

• a Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable.

• to temporarily disable your firewall until the printer is successfully installed and

communicating.

To change from a USB connection to an Ethernet network connection:

1. Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and computer.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on

your router, switch, or hub.

If your printer is connected to a computer with WINDOWS OS:

1. Select

Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Network Setup Utility

.

2. Select

No, my printer is not listed

, then click

Next

.

3. Select

HERO 7.1

from the printer drop-down list.

4. Select

Network - Ethernet cable

, then click

Next

.

The Printer Setup Utility searches for your printer and connects automatically.

5. Click

Done

.

If your printer is connected to a computer with MAC OS:

1. Select

Apple > System Preferences

.

2. Under Hardware, select

Print & Fax

or

Print & Scan

.

3. Click

+

in the dialog box.

4. Select your printer from the list.

5. Click

Add

, if required.