KODAK HERO 4.2 All-in-One Printer — Extended User Guide


Table of Contents > Networking Your Printer > Connecting to a wireless network

2 Networking Your Printer

Connecting to a wireless network

To connect your printer to an 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi) network, use the following procedures.

Before you connect

You need:

  • a wireless router.

  • to determine whether your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

NOTE: If you have specific questions about your router, see your router manufacturer's documentation for more information.

Connecting to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard

You can use the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard on the printer to connect to your wireless network. Use the procedure that is appropriate for your network setup.

Connecting to a non-WPS wireless router

To connect to your wireless network, you need to know the network name, also called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). You can obtain your network name from the wireless router. See the manufacturer's documentation for more information.

If you have enabled security on your network, you also need to know the security string, which may be a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase.

Record your network information using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters.

Network Name (SSID):

Security String (case-sensitive): ____________________________

  1. Press .

  2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

  3. Touch Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

    NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

    The Wi-Fi connectivity LED blinks as the printer searches for available wireless networks within range, then displays the list in order of signal strength. For example:



    If there are additional networks that can be shown on the LCD, touch or to view them.

  4. Touch your network name.

    If you don't see your network in the list, or you want to change your network, touch Rescan for Wireless Networks.

    NOTE: If the name of your network is not listed, make sure your wireless router is turned on and within range.

  5. If your network requires a password, use the LCD keyboard to enter your Security String. The Security String is case-sensitive. When you are finished, touch OK.



  6. When the confirmation message appears, touch OK.



    When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED will stop blinking and remain lit.

    The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakHERO4.2+XXXX)

  7. If you haven't installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software:

    1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.

    2. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a WPS wireless router

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use WPS Connect. WPS lets you configure your printer for a wireless network by pressing buttons or entering a PIN.

To connect to a network using WPS:

  1. Press .

  2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

  3. Touch Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

    NOTE: The Wi-Fi radio turns on automatically when you select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.

  4. Touch WPS Connect.



  5. Select one of two methods of connecting:

    IMPORTANT: Before you make a selection on the printer, make sure you know where the router's push button is, or where to enter the generated PIN. If necessary, consult your Internet Service Provider or router device manufacturer's documentation for more information.

    Pressing a button Entering a PIN
    NOTE: You will have two minutes to press or select the WPS button. It may be a button on the device or a virtual button in the device's software.

    1. Touch Push Button Configuration.

    2. Press or select the WPS button for your wireless router.

    3. Touch OK on the control panel.

    1. Touch Generate WPS PIN.

    2. In your wireless router's software, locate the PIN screen.

    3. Enter the PIN you received on the LCD into the PIN screen, then follow the router's instructions.

    4. Touch OK on the control panel.

  6. When the confirmation message appears, touch OK.

    When the printer is successfully connected, the Wi-Fi connectivity LED stops blinking and remains lit.

    The printer with a wireless connection is listed as the name of the printer plus a number (for example, KodakHERO4.2+XXXX).

  7. If you haven't installed the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software:

    1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.

    2. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setting up an IP Address

IMPORTANT: You should only need to set up an IP Address for your printer if you are having a problem connecting your printer to a wireless network. Typically, it is not necessary to set up an IP Address. This procedure is for advanced users who know how to obtain the IP Address for the printer.

To set up your IP Address on the printer:

  1. Press .

  2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

  3. Touch Advanced IP Address Setup.

  4. Touch Yes to continue.

  5. Touch one of the following:

    • Dynamic (DHCP)

    • Manual (Static)

  6. If you selected Manual (Static), you are prompted to enter an IP Address, a Subnet Mask, a Gateway Address, and a DNS Server address. Touch OK after each entry. Use the LCD keyboard to enter each digit of the numbers.

    Consult your Internet Service Provider or network administrator for more information.

Viewing the network configuration

To view the network configuration and verify that you are connected to your wireless network:

  1. Press .

  2. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

  3. Touch View Network Configuration.

    The wireless or Ethernet network settings appear on the LCD, including:

    • Connection

    • IP Address

    • Printer Name

    • Printer Hostname

    • Connected Network SSID

    • Speed

    • IP Address Type

    • Mask Subnet

    • Security

    • Authentication

    • Channel

    • Region

    • Radio (on/off)

    • MAC Address

    When the printer is connected to your network, you will see the network name and the word CONNECTED.

  4. To scroll through the information, touch .

  5. When you are done viewing your configuration, touch OK.

Printing the network configuration

To print the current network configuration:

  1. Load plain paper into the printer. (See Loading plain paper.)

  2. Press .

  3. Touch , then touch Network Settings.

  4. Touch Print Network Configuration.

Installing your printer on additional computers on the network

To add your printer to another computer(s) on your network, install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software on each computer.

  1. Go to www.kodak.com/go/aiodownloads.

  2. In the results list, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your computer's operating system.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to another KODAK All-in-One Printer

If you are connecting to a newer model printer (for example, you have an ESP Office 2150 Printer and now you are adding a HERO 4.2 Printer), you must install the KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for the newer model.

NOTE: When you install the new software, the printer driver for the ESP Office 2150 Printer will be uninstalled, and updates for the ESP Office 2150 Printer will be installed in addition to the driver for the HERO 4.2 Printer.

On a computer with WINDOWS OS:

  1. Select Start > All Programs > Kodak > KODAK Printer Setup Utility.

    • If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX) is not listed:

      1. Select No, my printer is not listed, then click Next.

      2. From the drop-down list, select your printer.

      3. Select Network - Wireless[thinsp]/[thinsp]Wi-Fi, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.

      4. When driver installation is complete, click Done.

    • If your wireless printer (example: KodakHERO4.2+XXXX) is listed:

      1. Select the printer that is connected to your network.

      2. Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next.

On 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.



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