Printer Setup Using Wi-Fi, Wired Network & USB

Get your printer connected the way your operation works best. iJetColor helps commercial print teams configure dependable Wi-Fi, wired-network, and USB connections, so equipment can communicate reliably with the systems that drive daily production. With manufacturer-direct expertise and practical guidance, we help reduce setup friction, support smooth workflows, and prepare your printer for productive use.

Technician configuring a networked printer

Our Printer Setup Using Wi-Fi, Wired Network & USB Services

Connection setup options that help your printer communicate reliably with workstations, networks, and production workflows.

Wi-Fi Setup

Configure your printer for a secure wireless connection, enabling compatible workstations to send jobs without a physical network cable. We help verify network access, connection stability, and practical placement considerations for dependable day-to-day use.

Wired Network Setup

Connect your printer to a wired Ethernet network for a consistent, dedicated communication path. This option supports structured workplace networks and helps establish reliable printer access for authorized computers and production workstations.

USB Direct Setup

Set up a direct USB connection between a printer and a compatible workstation. This straightforward option is useful when network access is not required or when a dedicated local connection best fits the workflow.

Flexible Connection Options

Connect Your Printer With Confidence

Every print environment has different access, workflow, and reliability needs. iJetColor by Printware helps you select and configure Wi-Fi, wired-network, or USB printer connectivity based on how your team sends jobs and manages equipment. From confirming the right connection path to checking communication between printer and workstation, our manufacturer-direct support approach gives commercial print operations practical help for a smoother setup.

Commercial printer connected to a workstation
Built For Production

Customer Success Stories

See how print operations use iJetColor technology and direct support to keep work moving.

"The 1175 is the best! It's very accurate. The colors are good. It's very easy to manipulate. Easy to run and set up. Zero percent problems!"

Luis Roman

"It's a flawless, simple machine to use."

Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas

"You're just not going to find a machine to turn out this volume, this quickly, with this quality."

Strategic Imaging

"We love it! 70,000 images so far and our customers are enjoying the additional design freedom the iJetColor Press offers. It's a big win for us."

Grange Insurance

"This new machine is unbelievable; it's so much faster and the quality is that much better! It's night and day."

Andrew B.

"The 1175 is the best! It's very accurate. The colors are good. It's very easy to manipulate. Easy to run and set up. Zero percent problems!"

Luis Roman

"It's a flawless, simple machine to use."

Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas

"You're just not going to find a machine to turn out this volume, this quickly, with this quality."

Strategic Imaging

"We love it! 70,000 images so far and our customers are enjoying the additional design freedom the iJetColor Press offers. It's a big win for us."

Grange Insurance

"This new machine is unbelievable; it's so much faster and the quality is that much better! It's night and day."

Andrew B.

"The 1175 is the best! It's very accurate. The colors are good. It's very easy to manipulate. Easy to run and set up. Zero percent problems!"

Luis Roman

"It's a flawless, simple machine to use."

Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas

"You're just not going to find a machine to turn out this volume, this quickly, with this quality."

Strategic Imaging

"We love it! 70,000 images so far and our customers are enjoying the additional design freedom the iJetColor Press offers. It's a big win for us."

Grange Insurance

"This new machine is unbelievable; it's so much faster and the quality is that much better! It's night and day."

Andrew B.
The iJetColor Difference

Why Choose iJetColor?

Practical printer connectivity guidance backed by decades of printing-industry experience.

Direct Support

Receive manufacturer-direct assistance from a team familiar with iJetColor equipment and real production environments.

Industry Experience

Printware brings 40+ years of printing-industry knowledge to equipment setup and ongoing customer support.

Technical Expertise

Specialized service engineers help address configuration questions and support reliable printer communication across your workflow.

Nationwide Reach

iJetColor supports more than 1,500 customers and over 2,500 deployed machines across the United States.

Meet the iJetColor Team

Experienced people focused on practical printing solutions and support.

Portrait of Tim Murphy, President of iJetColor by Printware

Tim Murphy

President

Tim Murphy serves as President of iJetColor by Printware, guiding the company's overall strategy, operations, and long-term vision. With Printware's 40+ year legacy in the printing industry as the foundation, Tim leads a team dedicated to delivering profitable, practical, and powerful print solutions to commercial printers and businesses across the United States. Under his leadership, iJetColor has grown to serve over 1,500 customers and deploy more than 2,500 machines nationwide, earning industry recognition including the 2020 Printed United Alliance Product of the Year award. Tim is committed to driving innovation in high-speed inkjet technology and ensuring every customer receives the manufacturer-direct support they need to succeed.

Portrait of Bill Frederick, Vice President of Sales at iJetColor by Printware

Bill Frederick

Vice President of Sales

Bill Frederick is the Vice President of Sales at iJetColor by Printware, overseeing the company's national sales organization and strategy. With a focus on helping commercial printers, mailing service providers, and fulfillment operations discover the advantages of high-speed inkjet technology, Bill and his team work to match customers with the right solutions for their business needs. He plays a key role in building relationships with major printing franchises and enterprise clients across the United States. Bill is committed to demonstrating how iJetColor's solutions can deliver a payback period as short as 12 months while significantly reducing cost-per-piece and production time.

Portrait of Chuck Dusek, Director of Distribution at iJetColor by Printware

Chuck Dusek

Director of Distribution

Chuck Dusek serves as Director of Distribution at iJetColor by Printware, managing the logistics and distribution of the company's industry-leading printing equipment and solutions across the United States. With over 2,500 machines deployed nationwide, Chuck oversees the processes that ensure timely and accurate delivery of iJetColor's product line to commercial printers, mailing operations, and fulfillment centers. His work is integral to maintaining the company's reputation for reliability and manufacturer-direct support. Chuck's dedication to operational efficiency ensures that customers receive their equipment ready to perform from day one.

Portrait of Andrew Dale, Director of Finance at iJetColor by Printware

Andrew Dale

Director of Finance

Andrew Dale is the Director of Finance at iJetColor by Printware, responsible for leading the company's financial operations, planning, and reporting. With Printware's 40+ year history as a foundation, Andrew ensures the financial health and strategic growth of the iJetColor brand. He works closely with company leadership to support investment in innovative printing technologies, including HP PageWide and Memjet integrations, while maintaining the fiscal discipline needed to deliver competitive pricing and value to over 1,500 customers across the United States. Andrew's financial stewardship helps iJetColor remain the most cost-effective inkjet envelope and packaging printing solution in the market.

Portrait of Zack Sterzinger, Director of Sales at iJetColor by Printware

Zack Sterzinger

Director of Sales

Zack Sterzinger is the Director of Sales at iJetColor by Printware, driving sales team performance and customer acquisition strategies across the United States. Zack works to connect commercial printers, direct mail providers, and in-house corporate print operations with iJetColor's award-winning digital inkjet solutions. He focuses on helping businesses understand how replacing offset and toner-based systems with iJetColor technology can dramatically reduce costs and increase production speed. Zack is passionate about building lasting customer relationships and ensuring that every prospective client receives clear, honest guidance on the solutions best suited to their operation.

Portrait of Jacob Dunham, Business Development at iJetColor by Printware

Jacob Dunham

Business Development

Jacob Dunham leads Business Development efforts at iJetColor by Printware, identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities across commercial printing, packaging, fulfillment, and direct mail markets in the United States. Jacob works to expand iJetColor's reach by cultivating strategic partnerships and engaging new customer segments, including educational institutions, government print operations, and online printing platforms. Drawing on the company's 40+ year industry legacy and its portfolio of HP PageWide and Memjet-powered solutions, Jacob is dedicated to positioning iJetColor as the go-to partner for businesses looking to modernize their print operations and improve profitability.

Portrait of Andrea Vuleta-Jensen, Marketing Manager at iJetColor by Printware

Andrea Vuleta-Jensen

Marketing Manager

Andrea Vuleta-Jensen is the Marketing Manager at iJetColor by Printware, overseeing all marketing strategy, brand communications, and promotional initiatives for the company. She plays a pivotal role in telling the iJetColor story — from award-winning product launches to educational content that helps commercial printers understand the power of high-speed inkjet technology. Andrea manages campaigns that highlight iJetColor's competitive advantages, including its lowest cost-per-piece in the commercial printing market and its 2020 Printed United Alliance Product of the Year recognition. Her work ensures that iJetColor's message reaches the right audiences across the United States.

Portrait of Duane Smith, Director of Manufacturing and Services at iJetColor by Printware

Duane Smith

Director of Manufacturing and Services

Duane Smith is the Director of Manufacturing and Services at iJetColor by Printware, overseeing production quality and customer service delivery for the company's full line of high-speed inkjet printing solutions. With responsibility for both manufacturing operations and post-sale support, Duane ensures that every machine leaving iJetColor meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. He is central to the company's MFG Direct Support model, which provides customers with manufacturer-direct service they can depend on. Duane's dual focus on production excellence and customer satisfaction reflects iJetColor's commitment to delivering print solutions that truly make a difference.

Portrait of Mark Smelik, Director of Operations at iJetColor by Printware

Mark Smelik

Director of Operations

Mark Smelik serves as Director of Operations at iJetColor by Printware, managing the day-to-day operational activities and order fulfillment processes that keep the company running at peak efficiency. With over 2,500 machines deployed across the United States and a customer base of 1,500+ businesses, Mark ensures that iJetColor's operational infrastructure is equipped to meet growing demand. He coordinates across departments to streamline workflows, maintain inventory, and guarantee timely delivery of equipment and supplies. Mark's operational leadership is essential to upholding iJetColor's reputation for reliability and its promise of manufacturer-direct customer support.

Portrait of Kelly Kuester, Customer Resource Director at iJetColor by Printware

Kelly Kuester

Customer Resource Director

Kelly Kuester is the Customer Resource Director at iJetColor by Printware, leading the company's customer resource management and support programs. Kelly is at the heart of iJetColor's commitment to one-on-one dedicated support, ensuring that every customer has access to the resources, guidance, and assistance they need to maximize the performance of their printing systems. She works to build strong, long-term relationships with iJetColor's diverse customer base — from local print shops to high-volume commercial operations — and continuously improves the support experience to reflect the company's core value of customer service excellence.

Portrait of Tristan Sweet, Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware

Tristan Sweet

Senior Service Engineer

Tristan Sweet is a Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware, delivering expert technical support and hands-on assistance for iJetColor's portfolio of high-speed inkjet printing systems. Tristan specializes in troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of HP PageWide and Memjet-powered equipment, helping customers achieve maximum uptime and performance. As part of iJetColor's dedicated one-on-one support team, he provides the kind of manufacturer-direct service that sets the company apart from competitors. Tristan's technical expertise and commitment to customer success ensure that businesses across the United States can rely on their iJetColor systems to perform at their best.

Portrait of Wayne Kast, Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware

Wayne Kast

Senior Service Engineer

Wayne Kast is a Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware, providing expert technical support and maintenance services for iJetColor's line of high-speed digital inkjet printing equipment. Wayne's deep knowledge of the company's systems enables him to diagnose issues quickly, perform preventive maintenance, and help customers keep their operations running smoothly. As part of iJetColor's specialized service engineering team, Wayne embodies the company's manufacturer-direct support philosophy, ensuring customers receive timely and effective assistance. His dedication to technical excellence and customer satisfaction makes him a trusted resource for print operations across the United States.

Portrait of Jim Winter, Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware

Jim Winter

Senior Service Engineer

Jim Winter is a Senior Service Engineer at iJetColor by Printware, bringing extensive experience in technical support and maintenance for iJetColor's high-speed digital inkjet printing systems. Jim works directly with customers to install, service, and optimize equipment, ensuring that every machine operates at peak efficiency. His comprehensive knowledge of iJetColor's product line — including HP PageWide and Memjet technology — allows him to resolve complex technical challenges with confidence. Jim is a cornerstone of iJetColor's manufacturer-direct support model, providing the personalized, expert service that has helped the company build lasting relationships with over 1,500 customers nationwide.

Portrait of Carson Smelik, Senior Manufacturing Specialist at iJetColor by Printware

Carson Smelik

Senior Manufacturing Specialist

Carson Smelik is a Senior Manufacturing Specialist at iJetColor by Printware, responsible for overseeing manufacturing excellence and technical coordination for the company's digital inkjet printing systems. Carson plays a vital role in ensuring that every machine produced meets iJetColor's exacting quality standards before it reaches a customer. His expertise in the build and technical configuration of inkjet systems supports the company's ability to deploy reliable, high-performance equipment to over 1,500 customers across the United States. Carson's attention to detail and commitment to quality are essential to iJetColor's reputation for delivering dependable, award-winning print solutions.

Portrait of Henry Yanta, Electronics Specialist at iJetColor by Printware

Henry Yanta

Electronics Specialist

Henry Yanta serves as Electronics Specialist at iJetColor by Printware, providing deep technical expertise in the electronic systems and components that power iJetColor's high-speed inkjet printing equipment. Henry is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing the electronic architecture of iJetColor's machines, ensuring reliable and precise performance for customers across the United States. His specialized knowledge is a critical asset within iJetColor's manufacturer-direct support team, enabling the company to resolve complex electronic issues efficiently and minimize downtime for customers. Henry's technical skill and dedication to quality reflect iJetColor's commitment to delivering print solutions that make a real difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I connect my printer by Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB?

Choose the connection type that fits how and where the printer will be used. Wi-Fi can provide flexible placement on a secure wireless network, Ethernet offers a dedicated wired network connection, and USB creates a direct connection to one compatible workstation. Consider network policies, workstation access, distance from equipment, and the need for shared printer availability before deciding.

Is a wired Ethernet connection more reliable than Wi-Fi for a printer?

Can multiple computers use a printer connected by USB?

What do I need before setting up a network printer?

Why can’t my computer find my wireless printer?

Do I need special software or drivers for printer setup?

Can iJetColor help with printer connection and setup questions?

How can I keep a printer connection stable after setup?

Need Help With Printer Connectivity?

Talk with our team about the right setup approach for your equipment.

Recognized And Trusted

Awards and Recognition

Printed United Alliance Product of the Year recognition

2020 Product of the Year

Printed United Alliance digital press recognition

RISE ISO 11798 certification

RISE ISO 11798 Certification

Pigment ink durability verified

Printware 40-plus years experience badge

Printware Experience

Four decades of industry service

Let’s Get Your Printer Connected

Tell us about your printer, workstation, and preferred connection method. Our team will help identify the next best step.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 651-456-1404. You can also send us a quick email at tim@ijetcolor.com.