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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
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... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28...
... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28...
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... your network uses more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. Encryption must be either infrastructure or ad hoc. • Channel (for ad hoc networks)-The... channel defaults to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not recommended. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless...
... your network uses more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. Encryption must be either infrastructure or ad hoc. • Channel (for ad hoc networks)-The... channel defaults to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not recommended. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless...
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Refer to connect wirelessly 11 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. It will appear in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page.
Refer to connect wirelessly 11 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. It will appear in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page.
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... click Agree to accept the terms of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on your wireless network. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show...
... click Agree to accept the terms of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on your wireless network. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show...
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... Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder...
... Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder...
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...is working outlet. • The SSID is turned on the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 If you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is selected. • The computer and printer are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal... correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is secure). For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away from obstacles that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby ...
...is working outlet. • The SSID is turned on the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 If you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is selected. • The computer and printer are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal... correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is secure). For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away from obstacles that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby ...
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... INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. Make sure the SSID the printer is generally 100-150 feet. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 Refer to these devices. If you can...
... INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. Make sure the SSID the printer is generally 100-150 feet. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 Refer to these devices. If you can...
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...4 Write down the SSID. c Click AirPort. b Type ipconfig. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of your user name and password for future reference. Using Macintosh with the...menu bar, click Go Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of numbers separated by your operating system or...
...4 Write down the SSID. c Click AirPort. b Type ipconfig. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of your user name and password for future reference. Using Macintosh with the...menu bar, click Go Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of numbers separated by your operating system or...
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...password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be displayed. 5 ...b Click Network. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 e Click TCP/IP. ASCII characters in a WEP key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. End your wireless network. c From the Show pop-up your VPN session and try printing ...
...password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be displayed. 5 ...b Click Network. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 e Click TCP/IP. ASCII characters in a WEP key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. End your wireless network. c From the Show pop-up your VPN session and try printing ...
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...are using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is not damaged. Communication with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is any USB port... MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can...
...are using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is not damaged. Communication with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is any USB port... MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can...
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...Click Next. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are case-sensitive. Network does not appear in the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to include...Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Be sure to the printer. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal ...
...Click Next. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are case-sensitive. Network does not appear in the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to include...Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Be sure to the printer. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal ...
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...; Garage door openers • Security cameras Note: Changing the wireless channel that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will report that the access point broadcasts on the wireless network, there is necessary in the signal path. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will be configured correctly for remote installations). 3 Enter...
...; Garage door openers • Security cameras Note: Changing the wireless channel that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will report that the access point broadcasts on the wireless network, there is necessary in the signal path. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will be configured correctly for remote installations). 3 Enter...
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... on the back or on . • Verify that a new device is communicating. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can also be distorted or blocked by objects in the path between the...
... on the back or on . • Verify that a new device is communicating. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can also be distorted or blocked by objects in the path between the...
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...; Contact the system support person to confirm that it is not selected. • If you can print with the printer to print. • If it . Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the...
...; Contact the system support person to confirm that it is not selected. • If you can print with the printer to print. • If it . Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the...
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... of the following : • Update the firewall using a USB connection. • If the printer works over a USB connection, the printer is working properly. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. b Type ipconfig. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your...
... of the following : • Update the firewall using a USB connection. • If the printer works over a USB connection, the printer is working properly. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. b Type ipconfig. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your...
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...Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place ... screen, including typing in the SSID of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Note: Make sure you copy them down the...
...Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place ... screen, including typing in the SSID of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Note: Make sure you copy them down the...
Menu Map
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... Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu XPS Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu Understanding the printer control panel The following diagram shows...
... Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu XPS Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image Menu Understanding the printer control panel The following diagram shows...
User Manual
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... available to make it easy for you to change printer settings: Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network...
... available to make it easy for you to change printer settings: Paper Menu Default Source Paper Size/Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network...
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... set to print servers. Prints a report containing asset information including the printer serial number and model name. Understanding printer menus 91 Prints a report containing information about the available fonts for each language. Menu item Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Description...
... set to print servers. Prints a report containing asset information including the printer serial number and model name. Understanding printer menus 91 Prints a report containing information about the available fonts for each language. Menu item Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Description...