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Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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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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... devices. When installing the printer on a network that only those devices with your wireless network does not use on the network by the wireless router. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. This identification number is ... • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is also referred to as an additional layer...
... devices. When installing the printer on a network that only those devices with your wireless network does not use on the network by the wireless router. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. This identification number is ... • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is also referred to as an additional layer...
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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. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 11
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. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 11
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... viewing the Readme file. Connecting to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. b Double-click the installer package for the printer 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 the computer: a Insert the Software...
... viewing the Readme file. Connecting to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. b Double-click the installer package for the printer 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 the computer: a Insert the Software...
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... Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10...Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From... select Local AppleTalk zone. 9 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. ... Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1... Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. ...
... Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10...Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From... select Local AppleTalk zone. 9 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. ... Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1... Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. ...
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... devices can interfere with the wireless signal. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are both connected to the same wireless network. This information is secure). Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on...
... devices can interfere with the wireless signal. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are both connected to the same wireless network. This information is secure). Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer. Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on...
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CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 These are other computers or resources on your wireless network, check to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on printing a network setup page. MOVE YOUR ACCESS...
CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 These are other computers or resources on your wireless network, check to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on printing a network setup page. MOVE YOUR ACCESS...
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... Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 If you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). This is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 ... Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is ...
... Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 If you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). This is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 ... Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is ...
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... to another selection where settings are connected to access the printer over your VPN session and try printing again. d Click TCP/IP. Notes: • Make sure you will be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 d Click Advanced. or • Exactly 5 or... a-f, and 0-9. c From the Show pop-up your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you copy the network information down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). ...
... to another selection where settings are connected to access the printer over your VPN session and try printing again. d Click TCP/IP. Notes: • Make sure you will be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 d Click Advanced. or • Exactly 5 or... a-f, and 0-9. c From the Show pop-up your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you copy the network information down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). ...
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... configuration software does not allow users to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 USB ports may be on the front or the back of IP addresses, you must enable split tunneling. Most VPNs allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular...
... configuration software does not allow users to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 USB ports may be on the front or the back of IP addresses, you must enable split tunneling. Most VPNs allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular...
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...A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to the printer. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Be sure to... retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not ...
...A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to the printer. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Be sure to... retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not ...
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... INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to the access...
... INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to the access...
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... cable is attached to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that a new device is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to reduce network traffic. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can be on the back or on the...
... cable is attached to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that a new device is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to reduce network traffic. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can be on the back or on the...
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... that the USB port is not selected. • If you have more of the printer installed, verify that the printer is selected. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Try one or more than one instance of the following: MAKE...
... that the USB port is not selected. • If you have more of the printer installed, verify that the printer is selected. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Try one or more than one instance of the following: MAKE...
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.... 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Cannot print and there is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on how to do one or more of your browser. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. a If you...
.... 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Cannot print and there is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on how to do one or more of your browser. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. a If you...
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... type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name...
... type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name...
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...
User Manual
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... the resources stored on the wireless printer model. • This menu item appears only for network printers or printers connected to print servers. Understanding printer menus 91 The report contains text and UPC barcodes that can be installed correctly and working properly. Menu item Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts...
... the resources stored on the wireless printer model. • This menu item appears only for network printers or printers connected to print servers. Understanding printer menus 91 The report contains text and UPC barcodes that can be installed correctly and working properly. Menu item Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts...