Xerox B310 Wireless Printer Setup Guide for Windows and Mac

December 16, 2024

Xerox B310 Wireless Printer Setup Guide for Windows and Mac

Are you planning to learn the process of setting up your Xerox B310 on a Windows/Mac computer? I will share every method and procedure with the Xerox printer setup without any hassle. I have been working as a printer specialist for an IT firm for a long time. And help new printer users to set up their machines for the first time. For beginners, it is necessary to take the right guidance to complete the setup quickly and avoid any mistakes. 

Also, setting up a brand new printer on a computer involves multiple steps and varies by the operating system. After reading this blog, you will have an in-depth understanding of printer setup on Windows and Mac computers.

Download and Install Xerox Printer Driver on Windows/Mac

Downloading and installing the compatible driver is necessary for Xerox printer setup. Follow the below guide to get the right driver on Windows and Mac computers.

  1. Start by browsing the official Xerox support website on your computer.
  2. From there, download the printer driver .zip file from the Software and Drivers page.
  3. Once the download is complete, access the .zip file on the browser or the folder on your PC.
  4. Afterward, you need to extract the right file to a local directory.
  5. Moreover, access the Control Panel window and then navigate to the Devices and Printers > Add a printer.
  6. Plus, select the option 'The printer that I want isn't listed' and then click on Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.  
  1. You can click on the Use an existing port to utilize the already established port.
  2. Next, choose a Standard TCP/IP Port and follow the guide to create a new port. 
  1. In the following screen, select the option of Have Disk.
  2. After choosing the browse option, click on the driver.inf file. Also, click on the Open button.
  3. Now, click on Next after selecting your Xerox B310 printer name from the list.
  4. If you are not installing the driver for the second time, then choose Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended).
  5. Go to the Printer Name field and type the name of your Xerox printer.
  6. Choose the Next option to install the printer driver.
  7. If necessary, then set your printer to default mode. 

If you think you need professional help with the printer setup, then easily connect to qualified professionals at wirelessprinter.online. The website's support page offers the facility to live chat or call to printer expert and get instant assistance. Plus, you can browse your printer brand's tab to get relevant blogs, FAQs, video tutorials, and more.  

Steps for Xerox Printer Setup on a Windows Computer 

Once the driver downloads and installation is complete for the Xerox B310 printer, follow the guide below to complete the setup.

  1. On your Windows PC, access the Control Panel window from the Start menu.
  2. In the next option, select the Devices option to open it.
  3. When the printer screen comes on the display, then press the option Add a printer or any other option similar to it.
  4. Now, your Windows system will start searching for your Xerox B310 printer.
  5. Click on the Xerox printer model name when it shows in the result.
  6. Lastly, the printer connection process on your Mac system will be complete.

The Procedure of Xerox Printer Setup on Your Mac System

If you want to set your Xerox B310 printer to a Mac computer, then below is the complete guide you can follow.

On a Mac 10.15 or Higher 

  1. For the first step, download and install the Wi-Fi Setting Utility for your Mac 10.15 or higher version OS device. (It is a standalone program that does not come with the .dmg printer driver file. If you want to search for it on the product's driver and downloads page, then look for Utilities and Applications files.)
  2. After downloading the utility, follow the process to install it on your device.
  3. To do that, you have to access the Xerox Easy Wireless Setup program and open it by clicking on it.
  4. Once you open the program, the screen will appear similar to the follow-up image. 
  1. If this program is not installed yet, then with the help of the provided CD, install your Xerox printer software. (In order to download the driver, you can also browse the official Xerox website and go to the Software and Drivers page.)
  2. Utilize the USB cable to connect your Xerox B310 printer to your Mac computer.
  3. After connecting both devices via USB, click on the Next option. 
  1. Now, it will start searching for your WLAN data.
  2. When your network name appears when the search process is complete, then click on your network option. (If your device is unable to scan your network name, then ensure the wireless frequency is not set to 5 GHz.)
  3. Then, follow the further instructions on the wizard to complete the printer installation.
  4. When the network security screen shows on the screen, click on type the right network password and then click on Next.
  5. Once the Wireless Network Setup Complete page shows up on the screen, click the Finish button.

On a Mac 10.14 or Lower

  1. From the official website, download the Xerox MacOS Utilities Print Driver file.
  2. After downloading it to your Mac system, follow the process to install the Easy Printer Manager application "_Printer Manager." 
  3. Then, ensure that the printer and computer are connected to a USB cable.
  4. Also, open the Easy Printer Manager on your computer.
  5. Once you see the Printer List on the screen, then click on your Xerox B310 printer name.
  6. Now, click on the Machine Settings option from the home screen.
  7. After that, choose the Network Settings option.
  8. Under the General tab, ensure that the Wireless option is selected for the Network Connectivity option.
  9. Click on the Wizard option under the Wi-Fi Settings option.
  10. Lastly, keep following the instructions on the screen to connect the printer to Wi-Fi.

Frequently Asked Questions


Question

How to Setup Xerox Printer on Mac?

Xerox printer setup on Mac is quite easy. Here are the steps you need to follow for that.

  1. Start the process by downloading the right driver on the Mac system.
  2. After that, prepare the printer for the setup and keep it near the Mac device.
  3. Next, open the System Preferences window and click on the Printers and Scanners option.
  4. Then, select the option to connect your printer.
  5. Now, please wait for the Printer name to appear on the screen and then click on it.
  6. When the printer setup is complete, start printing documents. 
Question

How to Setup Xerox Printer on an iOS Device?

Here are the steps you can follow to connect a Xerox printer to an iOS device via Bluetooth.

  1. Bring the Xerox printer and iOS device in close range of connection.
  2. Then, go to the Settings menu and turn on the Bluetooth connection.
  3. The iPhone/iPad will scan for all the available printers.
  4. Look for your Xerox printer and then tap on it.
  5. Start printing the documents when the Xerox printer setup process is complete. 
Question

What to Do If I am Unable to Complete the Connection Process?

There could be various situations where you might be unable to complete your printer setup. This issue can arise due to various causes, such as network connection, incompatible devices, incorrect drivers, wrong setup method, and many more. If you have any setup issues, then get in touch with the printer Xerox customer support team or seek professional help. 

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