You will need the USB cable for the initial configuration.
(often called "Xprinter Diagnostic Tool" or "Tool.exe") from the Xprinter Application page 3. Configure Wi-Fi Settings Printer XP-420B - Skynet
Set the to HP Jetdirect - Socket (or Line Printer Daemon - LPD).
Or check router’s DHCP client list.
Use a Windows PC to configure the WiFi dongle using the steps in Part 2. Once configured, the printer remembers the network. Move the printer near your Mac.
Before beginning the wireless configuration, ensure you have the necessary components ready.
: A 2.4GHz network (most thermal printers do not support 5GHz). xprinter xp-420b wifi setup
Click on or select USB as your current communication interface, then click Connect or Get Status . If you see a "Printer Online" or successful connection message, you are ready to proceed. Step 3: Configure the Wi-Fi Settings
In the or Encryption dropdown, select the security type used by your router (usually WPA2-PSK). Type your network password into the Key or Password field.
In the dropdown list, select Select Software and choose the Xprinter driver (or a compatible standard 4x6 thermal driver like "Generic Zebra ZPL" if native Mac drivers are unavailable). Click Add . Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues You will need the USB cable for the initial configuration
The printer will output a . Look at the bottom of this label for the network section.
Your printer is now connected to your Wi-Fi network. The final step is to instruct your Windows computer to use it.
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