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  • Leebs14
    Trusted Tech

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    • Feb 2014
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    [Misc] MX2651 & Chromebook

  • mojorolla
    The Wolf

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    • Jan 2010
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    #2
    Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

    Chromebook will only support certain printers and is basically a browser with a laptop built around it. You can go into the settings>printers and add and configure new printers. If your device is not listed, it is not supported by Chromebook.


    Failing to plan is planning to fail!!!

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    • ThePomqueteer
      Technician

      50+ Posts
      • Sep 2016
      • 73

      #3
      Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

      Can you access the copier from the browser (I don't work on Sharp's but I'm guessing it has a web interface?) That would at least confirm you are on the same network as the copier. If the Chromebook has an app for Sharp's but it isn't showing up then my next step would be to confirm it can at least see the copier. I've had many customers that have had wireless networks that were separate from the wired network the copier was on. Confirm they don't have a guest network that the Chromebook is connecting to automatically. Might want to double check that the Sharp app doesn't need the copier on the same subnet or it might have a manual IP option as typically when it "scans" for devices it only scans the current subnet its on. If the wireless network is a different subnet than the wired network my bet is you might need to manually add the copier's IP to the app for it to connect.

      A few things there to get you started, let us know how you make out.

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      • mansart
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        • Apr 2009
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        #4
        Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

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        • leo34staffs
          copierman

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          • Aug 2007
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          #5
          Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

          I have set up sharps with a chromebook in the past, as I remember I needed postscript.
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          • zenkinsw
            Junior Member
            • May 2019
            • 5

            #6
            Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

            Originally posted by leo34staffs
            I have set up sharps with a chromebook in the past, as I remember I needed postscript.
            Can't confirm with MX2651 but from my experience PS kit required for MX2314 with Chrome OS.

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            • mojorolla
              The Wolf

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              • Jan 2010
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              #7
              Re: MX2651 & Chromebook

              If you are using the Sharpdesk mobile app, you will have to set up the default printer before using it. Also, you can setup a wifi direct connection to the machine but the machines SSID, usrename and password must be configured. You are also limited to 5 user with wifi direct and the device is connected to the device wifi, not the main network.


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