Is the Samsung ML 2525W wireless printer unable to connect using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly?
Is the Samsung ML 2525W wireless printer unable to connect using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly?
The printer received strong feedback for its "Dynamite performance, brutally poor instructions" in the most popular Amazon review.
Try the installation manuals via HP:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/sam...79/manuals
Verify and reinstall drivers:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers
Also discovered this manual:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/133661...=33#manual
Does the printer generate the Network Configuration Report per Page Network setup_29
I have reinstalled the drivers again. It still doesn't work. The manuals seem almost useless. When I first purchased the printer, Samsung staff didn't know how to resolve the issue. The Amazon review I mentioned was the only solution available at that time. I had other problems with a different Samsung printer that were fixed with a driver update — this one isn't working like that.
If I could establish a wireless or Ethernet connection so the printer appears on my computer, I have several screenshots from earlier that might help me find a fix using syncthrough.
My son has a new Apple laptop. With a USB connection, the printer appears on his computer but doesn't function — it displays "no location."
I noticed you referred to the printer as Windows 7. Could you clarify how old it is? How long has it been since it was last used and produced a print job? Or did it respond to your actions? Will it generate the Network Configuration Report or run any self-checks? Check the status lights or LEDs for the Page Introduction _20? Factory reset required per Page Wireless Network setup. It might need a full restart.
Been around 4 or 5 years since last use. Will print a solid test page now. Can't retrieve network info when I press the button meant for printing. No LED lights are visible. The manual I found doesn't mention a factory reset, and nothing online seems to confirm it can be reset to original settings. P 31 says network can be reset via Syncthru, but I can't access that feature. While experimenting, I realized it's set to LPT 1 port, which seems incorrect. Thanks a lot for your assistance.
It's true I've mostly lost track of LPT 1 ports. I think the LPT 1 configuration might be incorrect. Checking the manual again shows no mention of a parallel port being present (page introduction 19). Perhaps it's just a blank placeholder. It's odd that the setting is even listed. Fascinating.
It turned out I had an old Linksys with a 3200 Router, but it didn’t work with my devices. I connected the 2525 to an Ethernet cable. The next day, my 16-year-old daughter attempted to print from her Macbook, which was connected to the 2525. She accidentally printed on the 2525 instead of her Macbook. Since I have a cold or mild COVID, I’m keeping her laptop alone until I recover. My guess is that I set the 2525 to a static address that the Router recognized, and when she printed it, the address matched her laptop. I’m hoping you can help me identify any signs of the connection so I can sync with the router and connect to my Windows computer.
What router are you currently using? The Asus RT AX55 router – correct?
You should be able to access the router's admin interface and see a list of connected devices, such as your daughter’s MacBook.
The 2525 might appear there, along with its static IP address and MAC address.
Check the link provided for details on the MacBook’s IP and subnet mask: https://www.hellotech.com/guide/for/how-...ess-on-mac
Print the instructions and let her try configuring the MacBook’s network settings. This could assist you with the router.
You can also run "arp -a" in the Command Prompt on a few Windows machines to find the printer’s IP address.
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The only thing I haven't mentioned is operating both routers simultaneously. When I first connected the Linksys, there were around 30 old devices listed. It wasn't possible to run the 2525 as the sole router. Running the two routers together doesn't seem to cause any issues. In any case, I plan to locate the IP addresses and attempt syncthru, which functioned well once I reached it despite being challenging initially. Thanks again for your assistance.
Remember that just one router must be supplying DHCP IP addresses.
The remaining router should have its DHCP functions turned off, acting as a switch or an Access Point.
As you identify the devices and their IPs, create a basic network diagram showing connections and addresses.
Understanding the overall layout will likely be useful.