KODAK ESP 1.2 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 802.11b/g/n wireless (Wi-Fi) network, refer to the following information.

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 your printer 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. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.

  3. With Wi-Fi Setup Wizard selected, press OK.

    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 than can be shown on the LCD, a (page down) symbol appears in the bottom right of the display.

  4. If the name of your network is:

    Listed Not listed

    Press to select your network, then press OK.

    Make sure your wireless router is turned on and within range. If your wireless router does not broadcast its SSID (network name):

    1. Press to select Unlisted Network, then press OK.

    2. Use the LCD keyboard (see Using the LCD keyboard) to enter your network name.

    3. Select WEP or WPA/WPA2 as required for your network's security setup, then press OK.

    NOTE: If the name of your network is still not listed, or you want to change your network, press to select Rescan for Wireless Networks, then press OK.

  5. If your network has security enabled, use the LCD keyboard (see Using the LCD keyboard) to enter your security string.

  6. When the confirmation message appears, press 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, KodakESP1.2+1133).

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

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

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

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a WPS wireless router

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can 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. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.

  3. With Wi-Fi Setup Wizard selected, press OK.

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

  4. With WPS Connect selected, press OK.

  5. Select one of two methods of connecting:

    IMPORTANT: Before you press OK 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.

    Push Button Configuration Generate WPS 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. With Push Button Configuration selected, press OK.

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

    1. Press to select Generate WPS PIN, then press OK.

    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.

  6. When the confirmation message appears, press OK.

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

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

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

    2. In the search results, click the link for KODAK All-in-One Printer Software for your operating system.

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the LCD keyboard

When you need to enter letters or numbers, a keyboard appears on the LCD.

On the control panel, press , , or to select the letters and numbers, using the correct uppercase and lowercase letters. Press OK after each character. When you are done, select DONE, then press OK.

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 with connecting to your 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. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.

  3. Press to select Advanced IP Address Setup, then press OK.

  4. Press OK again to continue.

  5. Select one of the following, then press OK:

    • 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. Press OK after each entry. Use the navigation buttons to enter each digit.

    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. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.

  3. Press to select View Network Configuration, then press OK.

    The Wi-Fi Network Settings appear on the LCD, including:

    • Connection

    • IP Address

    • Printer Name

    • Printer Hostname

    • Connected Network SSID

    • Speed

    • IP Address Type

    • Network Subnet

    • Security

    • Authentication

    • Channel

    • Region

    • Radio (on/off)

    • MAC Address

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

  4. To scroll through the information, press .

  5. When you are done, press 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. Press to select Network Settings, then press OK.

  4. Press to select Print Network Configuration, then press OK.

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 search results, click the link for your 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 a HERO 3.1 Printer and now you are adding an ESP 1.2 Printer), you must install the software for the newer model.

NOTE: When you install the new software, the printer driver for the HERO 3.1 Printer will be uninstalled, and an upgraded driver for the HERO 3.1 Printer will be installed in addition to the driver for the ESP 1.2 Printer.

On a computer with WINDOWS OS:

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

    • If your wireless printer (example: KodakESP1.2+0034) is not listed:

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

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

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

    • If your wireless printer (example: KodakESP1.2+0034) is listed:

      1. Select the printer that is connected to your network, then click Next.

      2. Select Yes, my printer is listed, then click Next. When your printer is detected, driver installation begins.

  2. When driver installation is complete, click Done.

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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