A Xerox printer not connecting to WiFi is a very common problem. When it occurs, the printer will not be able to print at all, and the WiFi lights on the printer will start blinking. Usually, these lights stay solid, and when there is a connection issue, they start blinking strangely. Here are three methods to connect the Xerox printer to WiFi again.
Solution 1: Restart the Printer
When the printer doesn’t connect to WiFi, restarting it should be your first option. To restart the Xerox printer, check out the following steps:
- Press and hold the power button on the printer to turn it off. The lights on the printer will turn off too.
- Then, disconnect the printer’s power cable from the power switch on the wall.
- Press the power button on the printer to turn it on again. Now, the lights on the printer will also turn on.
Check if the WiFi lights on the printer become stable and the printer connects to the wireless network. If this method doesn’t fix your issue, move on to the next method.
Solution 2: Reconnect the Printer to WiFi
In this method, you need to reconnect the wireless network on your printer. Check out the steps below to set up this connection:
- Press or click the Home or Menu button on the Xerox printer.
- Then, navigate to the Network Settings or WiFi Settings option.
- Select the Wireless Setup Wizard via the arrow key buttons or the touchscreen. However, this option may vary depending on the printer model.
- Your Xerox printer will start looking for nearby wireless networks.
- Select your WiFi network from the list.
- Next, enter your password for the wireless network.
- Wait until the screen says Connected or something similar.
Solution 3: Update the Xerox Firmware
Firmware is the software that manages the internal operations of the printer. If it is not updated, the printer won’t work as it will fail to connect to a WiFi network. You need to update the firmware using the steps below.
Download:
- Visit xerox.com on an internet browser such as Google Chrome.
- On the top-menu, click Support > Support & Drivers.
- Then, search for your Xerox printer model in the search bar.
- Click on the Drivers and Downloads option.
- Select the link for the latest firmware to download it.
Let the firmware download to your computer at the Downloads location.
Install:
- Locate the Downloads folder on your computer.
- Then, double-click on the firmware file to open it.
- A firmware installer will run on your computer; let it run.
You can finally start using your Xerox printer again.