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May 28th, 2026 09:53
Mac can't connect to C1760nw printer via Wi-Fi
Ever since I upgraded to a new Mac a few years ago, I've been unable to print with my C1760nw over Wi-Fi. I have to connect it via a USB cable.
I printed a printer settings page to get the printer's IP address. I was told to type that address into my browser on my Mac and it should open up the Embedded Web Server, but when I type it into Chrome and press Enter, nothing happens. I'm positive that my printer and my Mac are connected to the same wireless network.
Somewhere in my troubleshooting searches, I read that my printer and my Mac should have the same first few sets of numbers in their respective IPv4 addresses. This is NOT the case for me.
I've tried various workarounds, but ultimately I always get errors that my Mac cannot communicate with the printer. I'm running macOS Tahoe 26.5.
Can anyone help me?
Misdreavus88
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June 3rd, 2026 05:15
@donaldolsen1
Thanks for your reply. I'm looking at the printout of the printer settings and it lists the same exact SSID that my Mac is connected to. I checked my secondary computer and I had no luck loading the web interface there either. That other PC has a very similar IPv4 to what my Mac has. The printer has a completely different one (according to the printout, at least).
EDIT: I got it working! All I had to do was to change the printer's IP address to a similar one (first 3 sets of numbers identical) by using the operator panel. Now it prints wirelessly and the EWS works too.
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donaldolsen1
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June 2nd, 2026 12:33
If your Mac's and printer's IP address ranges are completely different then your MAC and printer are not actually on the same network. I would check the printer is properly connected to the Wifi network again and try loading the printer IP address from another computer on the network to see if it laods the web interface.