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Dell 5350dn Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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Configure the printer for wireless access

1

Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.

2

Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.

3

Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.

4

Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.

5

Click Submit.

6

Open the AirPort application on your computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

a

From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

b

Click Network.

c

Click AirPort.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

a

From the Finder desktop, click Go > Applications.

b

From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.

c

From the toolbar, click AirPort.

7

From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and
create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

1

Install a PPD file on the computer:

a

Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.

b

Double-click the installer package for the printer.

c

From the Welcome screen, click Continue.

d

Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.

e

Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the
agreement.

f

Select a Destination, and then click Continue.

g

From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

h

Type the user password, and then click OK.

All necessary software is installed on the computer.

i

Click Restart when installation is complete.

2

Add the printer:

a

For IP printing:

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

1

From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

2

Click Print & Fax.

Additional printer setup

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