Option 1. Ethernet Cable — the Most Reliable

The device gets its own IP address and works regardless of whether the computers are turned on. Be sure to assign the printer a static address in the router settings, otherwise after a network reboot the address will change and printing will fail for everyone at once.

Option 2. Wi-Fi — Convenient but Finicky

Suitable where cabling isn't possible. Keep the device within a strong signal area: at the edge of coverage, jobs start hanging in the queue. We don't recommend Wi-Fi for high-volume printing devices.

Option 3. Sharing Through a Computer — Best Avoided

The printer is connected via USB to one PC, and everyone else prints through it. This setup works only as long as that computer is on, not asleep, and not updating. In practice this leads to constant "it's not printing" complaints — use it only as a temporary solution.

Steps for Network Setup

  • Print the configuration page on the device — it will show the current IP.
  • Assign this address statically.
  • Add the printer on computers by IP, not by "name" — network names change.
  • Install the driver from the manufacturer's website, not a universal one — otherwise you'll lose duplex and tray settings.