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... about the printer...3 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 3 Installing the printer on a wireless network...4 What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?...4 Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 5 Installing the printer on other computers...5 Interpreting... the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 8 Installing the...
... about the printer...3 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 3 Installing the printer on a wireless network...4 What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?...4 Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 5 Installing the printer on other computers...5 Interpreting... the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 8 Installing the...
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... site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. While not recommended, some wireless networks are not the same as the password for future reference. If your wireless network is not secure. Wireless networking 3 The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot ... in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer wirelessly, you must begin with a computer that is connected to join your wireless network. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer...
... site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. While not recommended, some wireless networks are not the same as the password for future reference. If your wireless network is not secure. Wireless networking 3 The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot ... in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer wirelessly, you must begin with a computer that is connected to join your wireless network. For Macintosh users 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer...
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... 2 Insert the installation software CD. WPS assists users in ad hoc networks. WPS configures the network name (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. What is entered into the access point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes ...a button on your network or if you or your system support person must know the settings. This information is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the...
... 2 Insert the installation software CD. WPS assists users in ad hoc networks. WPS configures the network name (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. What is entered into the access point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes ...a button on your network or if you or your system support person must know the settings. This information is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the...
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... the PIN method to add your access point or router. WPS is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must also support WPS. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start... WPS, make sure you type all eight digits when you are automatically detected and configured for you want to use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. For Windows users 1 Close all of the devices on your CD or DVD drive. 3...
... the PIN method to add your access point or router. WPS is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must also support WPS. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start... WPS, make sure you type all eight digits when you are automatically detected and configured for you want to use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. For Windows users 1 Close all of the devices on your CD or DVD drive. 3...
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... point is on and that your box is out of the range of the following : - The printer is trying to communicate with the network. - The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid. • Green means that the printer is connected to work on a new computer. In Power Saver... mode, the power light pulses on , and the printer is in Power Saver mode. For more information about configuring the box to a wireless network and is powering up . Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network...
... point is on and that your box is out of the range of the following : - The printer is trying to communicate with the network. - The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid. • Green means that the printer is connected to work on a new computer. In Power Saver... mode, the power light pulses on , and the printer is in Power Saver mode. For more information about configuring the box to a wireless network and is powering up . Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network...
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... Unlisted Network, and then click Continue. From the list that came with the box, or from the bottom of your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. b Enter the details about your network, and then click Continue. Stop when you have five ...there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up your box, press it before selecting a network. If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your wireless network. If you are prompted to the computer screen. Adding...
... Unlisted Network, and then click Continue. From the list that came with the box, or from the bottom of your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. b Enter the details about your network, and then click Continue. Stop when you have five ...there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up your box, press it before selecting a network. If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your wireless network. If you are prompted to the computer screen. Adding...
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...networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in to the printer and to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Ethernet Networking Make sure: • The Ethernet cable and connectors are not damaged. Troubleshooting 10 ... which you are not sure if your security information is correct. Damage to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit and is solid green. • The computer and printer are both ends...
...networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in to the printer and to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Ethernet Networking Make sure: • The Ethernet cable and connectors are not damaged. Troubleshooting 10 ... which you are not sure if your security information is correct. Damage to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit and is solid green. • The computer and printer are both ends...
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... and allow the printer software to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The ...• Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 ...
... and allow the printer software to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The ...• Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 ...
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...and 0-9. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know this information, then see if your wireless network. Select Off, and then save the setting. End your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Selected printer features are... case-sensitive. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Before you do the following: TURN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON Turning the access point off and then back on a keyboard. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase...
...and 0-9. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know this information, then see if your wireless network. Select Off, and then save the setting. End your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Selected printer features are... case-sensitive. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Before you do the following: TURN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON Turning the access point off and then back on a keyboard. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase...
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... the computer is listed as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on many factors, including the abilities of your wireless network depends on your wireless network, then check to make these devices. If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and printer no... more information, see if you can be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY Print the network setup page and check the signal quality. Make sure your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For Windows users ...
... the computer is listed as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on many factors, including the abilities of your wireless network depends on your wireless network, then check to make these devices. If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and printer no... more information, see if you can be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY Print the network setup page and check the signal quality. Make sure your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For Windows users ...
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...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Network. 3 Press Enter or click OK. b Type the user name and password of the printer. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. e Write down the SSID. Troubleshooting 14 Check the... menu. 4 Write down the SSID. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. The SSID will be displayed. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to...
...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Network. 3 Press Enter or click OK. b Type the user name and password of the printer. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. e Write down the SSID. Troubleshooting 14 Check the... menu. 4 Write down the SSID. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. The SSID will be displayed. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to...
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.... If you see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to the network, there may see "Locating IP addresses" on your wireless network. c Click AirPort. Notes: • Make sure you have both received IP addresses. For more of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using a ...be displayed. 5 Write down . The SSID will be blocking the signal. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print wirelessly. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have power saving settings enabled, you attempt to print again. Troubleshooting 15
.... If you see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to the network, there may see "Locating IP addresses" on your wireless network. c Click AirPort. Notes: • Make sure you have both received IP addresses. For more of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using a ...be displayed. 5 Write down . The SSID will be blocking the signal. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print wirelessly. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have power saving settings enabled, you attempt to print again. Troubleshooting 15
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...receiving the IP address within the allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router, is working and is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to assign IP addresses. If the.... If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with your wireless router for more information. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. ...
...receiving the IP address within the allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router, is working and is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to assign IP addresses. If the.... If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with your wireless router for more information. The printer folder opens. 4 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. ...
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...device. Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP server infrastructure mode internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping... other network information of a Windows computer A hardware address that uniquely identifies each other over a network without cables The network address of a wireless network. A device that you assign to make a network secure The name of a computer or printer. A password, such as a gateway...
...device. Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP server infrastructure mode internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping... other network information of a Windows computer A hardware address that uniquely identifies each other over a network without cables The network address of a wireless network. A device that you assign to make a network secure The name of a computer or printer. A password, such as a gateway...
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... communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 A device similar to a network hub that helps prevent...
... communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 A device similar to a network hub that helps prevent...
User's Guide
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... directly to e-mail using the printer software 63 Scanning to a PDF...63 Scanning FAQ...64 Canceling scan jobs...65 Networking 66 Installing the printer on a wireless network 66 Contents 3
... directly to e-mail using the printer software 63 Scanning to a PDF...63 Scanning FAQ...64 Canceling scan jobs...65 Networking 66 Installing the printer on a wireless network 66 Contents 3
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Advanced wireless setup...71 Networking FAQ...77 Maintaining the printer 89 Maintaining ink cartridges...89 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...91 Cleaning the scanner glass...92 ... not solve your problem 93 Setup troubleshooting...93 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...99 Print troubleshooting...102 Copy and scan troubleshooting...104 Memory card troubleshooting...107 Wireless troubleshooting...109 Notices...127 Product information...127 Edition notice...127 Power consumption...130 Index...143 Contents 4
Advanced wireless setup...71 Networking FAQ...77 Maintaining the printer 89 Maintaining ink cartridges...89 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...91 Cleaning the scanner glass...92 ... not solve your problem 93 Setup troubleshooting...93 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...99 Print troubleshooting...102 Copy and scan troubleshooting...104 Memory card troubleshooting...107 Wireless troubleshooting...109 Notices...127 Product information...127 Edition notice...127 Power consumption...130 Index...143 Contents 4
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... make sure you're satisfied. And if you find something we want to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. Wireless/network printers allow you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending on your needs. On selected printer models, this printer! Duplexing...
... make sure you're satisfied. And if you find something we want to share a single printer among multiple computers, thus conserving energy and other resources. Wireless/network printers allow you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically (depending on your needs. On selected printer models, this printer! Duplexing...
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... Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. The light blinks to indicate that came with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of the printer 11 10 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 Use the To 1 Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides. 2 Paper support...About your printer. Understanding the parts of the world-See the printed warranty that a memory card is being accessed. 7 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 8 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it here Warranty information varies by country or region: • In the US-See the Statement...
... Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. The light blinks to indicate that came with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of the printer 11 10 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 Use the To 1 Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides. 2 Paper support...About your printer. Understanding the parts of the world-See the printed warranty that a memory card is being accessed. 7 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 8 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it here Warranty information varies by country or region: • In the US-See the Statement...
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.... Use the Fax Setup Utility to PDF. • Adjust settings for Office) Lexmark Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) Abbyy Sprint OCR Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Lexmark Service Center (referred to as Service Center) To • Launch applications or programs... Access Picnik and edit photos online. • Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Access your printer model. Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. • Print ...
.... Use the Fax Setup Utility to PDF. • Adjust settings for Office) Lexmark Fax Solutions (referred to as Fax Solutions) Abbyy Sprint OCR Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility (referred to as Wireless Setup Utility) Lexmark Service Center (referred to as Service Center) To • Launch applications or programs... Access Picnik and edit photos online. • Print, scan, or convert local files from the Web, depending on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Access your printer model. Manage, edit, transfer, and print photos and documents. • Print ...