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RJ-4040

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Date: 12/26/2019 ID: faqp00001397_002

How do I install the Software for wireless network environment using the installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable?

The procedure for installing the software varies depending on the OS of the computer.

(Windows 7 is used in the following example.)

 

  1. Insert the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your printer. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

    If the CD-ROM menu is not displayed automatically, open the files on the CD-ROM and double click [Start.exe].

  2. Click [Standard Installation].
    Installer

    • Installation items

    1 Standard Installation
    Installs P-touch Editor, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool.

     

    2 User's Guide
    Displays the User's Guide, Software User's Guide.

     

    3 Custom Installation
    Individually installs P-touch Editor, printer driver, P-touch Update Software, Printer Setting Tool.

     

    4 Brother Support
    Displays the link to Brother Developer Center and Brother support website.

     

    • You can use the Printer Setting Tool to configure various printer settings when the printer is connected to the computer via USB. Note that the printer driver must be installed on the computer in order to configure the printer.

     

  3. Read the license agreement and click [Agree] if you agree with the terms and conditions.
     
  4. Click [Install] to start the installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. When the following screen appears, choose [Wireless Network Connection] click [Next].
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  2. When the [Firewall/AntiVirus detected] screen appears, choose [Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended)] and click [Next].
    If you are not using the Windows Firewall allow access using UDP ports 137 and 161.
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  3. Choose [Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation], and then click [Next].Installer

    If the [Important Notice] screen appears, read the notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click [Next].

  4. Temporarily connect the USB cable (optional) directly to the computer and the printer.
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  5. Do one of the following:
    -  If the Installation confirmation screen appears, check the box and click [Next], then go to Step10.
    -  Otherwise, go to Step11.
     
  6. Check [Yes] if you want to connect with the listed SSID. Click [Next] and go to Step13.
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  7. The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your printer.
    Choose your SSID and then click [Next].
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    If the list is blank, check that the access point is turned on and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication.
    Then, click [Refresh].

  8. Enter the [Network Key].
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    If your network is not configured for authentication and encryption, the [ATTENTION!] screen will appear. To continue configuration, click [OK].

  9. Confirm the wireless network settings and then click [Next]. The settings will be sent to your printer.
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  10. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the computer and the printer and then click [Next].
    Wireless setup is now complete. Go on to Step 15 to install the printer driver and the software.
     
  11. Choose the printer from the list, and then click [Next].
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    • If your wireless settings fail, the [Wireless Device Setup Wizard] screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wireless configuration.
    • If you are using WEP but your printer is not found, make sure you entered the WEP key correctly.
  12. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

    For Windows Vista and Windows 7 users, when the [Windows Security] screen appears, click the check box and click [Install] to complete the installation correctly.

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