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... 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 printer on an Ethernet network...8 Troubleshooting 10 Network troubleshooting checklist...10 Locating IP addresses...11 Wireless troubleshooting...12 Notices 17 Edition notice...17...
... 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 printer on an Ethernet network...8 Troubleshooting 10 Network troubleshooting checklist...10 Locating IP addresses...11 Wireless troubleshooting...12 Notices 17 Edition notice...17...
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...printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer... install the printer. Use the space provided ...printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer...printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking problems. For additional networking information or other information about the printer...WPA passphrase allows printers and computers to ...printer folder. 2 Double-click User's Guide. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer,...
...printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer... install the printer. Use the space provided ...printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer...printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking problems. For additional networking information or other information about the printer...WPA passphrase allows printers and computers to ...printer folder. 2 Double-click User's Guide. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer,...
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... the type of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. Contact your system support person must know the... (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of your network, and you want to set up the printer. WPS assists users in adding new wireless network devices: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN from the new device is a product...
... the type of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. Contact your system support person must know the... (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of your network, and you want to set up the printer. WPS assists users in adding new wireless network devices: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN from the new device is a product...
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...instructions on your wireless network must support WPS. Notes: • To use WPS to run the setup software on a secure wireless network. Installing the printer on other computer on the network. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click...the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the side, back, or top of these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are automatically detected and configured for any of your...
...instructions on your wireless network must support WPS. Notes: • To use WPS to run the setup software on a secure wireless network. Installing the printer on other computer on the network. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click...the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the side, back, or top of these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are automatically detected and configured for any of your...
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...with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on a new computer. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is trying to communicate with the network. - I am installing it is not currently communicating with ... boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet. Some examples of the following : - Wireless networking 6 Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off or is already set up . - For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. ...
...with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on a new computer. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is trying to communicate with the network. - I am installing it is not currently communicating with ... boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet. Some examples of the following : - Wireless networking 6 Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off or is already set up . - For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. ...
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...computer screen. b Enter the details about your network, and then click Continue. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up ...your printer for your box, press it before selecting a network. Adding the printer to complete installation. If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select...
...computer screen. b Enter the details about your network, and then click Continue. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up ...your printer for your box, press it before selecting a network. Adding the printer to complete installation. If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select...
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...following information before you begin: Note: If your network automatically assigns IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer. • A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that : • You have completed the initial setup of...you to remember. Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up and working properly. • Your computer is connected to your printer on the desktop. You can choose to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname ...
...following information before you begin: Note: If your network automatically assigns IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer. • A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that : • You have completed the initial setup of...you to remember. Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up and working properly. • Your computer is connected to your printer on the desktop. You can choose to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname ...
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3 Double-click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 9
3 Double-click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 9
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.... • The Ethernet cable is secure). Check the connectors at both connected to the same wireless network. Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings. Damage to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The ... on printing a network setup page. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is firmly plugged in to the printer and to the network hub or wall connection. Log in to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Troubleshooting Network ...
.... • The Ethernet cable is secure). Check the connectors at both connected to the same wireless network. Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings. Damage to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The ... on printing a network setup page. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your network is firmly plugged in to the printer and to the network hub or wall connection. Log in to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Troubleshooting Network ...
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...'s Guide on the software installation CD for more information on the computer are updated to the most recent version 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...are connected over the network. Troubleshooting 11 The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by viewing the printer network setup page. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. •...
...'s Guide on the software installation CD for more information on the computer are updated to the most recent version 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...are connected over the network. Troubleshooting 11 The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by viewing the printer network setup page. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. •...
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... characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in the printers folder or as LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, or Club Internet may require you can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve...network. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know this information, then see if your printer has a Demo Mode. ASCII characters in a WEP key are not available when Demo Mode is turned on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are...
... characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in the printers folder or as LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, or Club Internet may require you can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve...network. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know this information, then see if your printer has a Demo Mode. ASCII characters in a WEP key are not available when Demo Mode is turned on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are...
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...that came with your box, or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and printer no more information, see the documentation that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a ... There may be added. CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY Print the network setup page and check the signal quality. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including the abilities of your Web browser. If the...
...that came with your box, or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and printer no more information, see the documentation that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a ... There may be added. CHECK THE WIRELESS SIGNAL QUALITY Print the network setup page and check the signal quality. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including the abilities of your Web browser. If the...
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... press Enter. For Macintosh users with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of the router when prompted. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 ... AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the printer. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the network the computer is connected to the same...
... press Enter. For Macintosh users with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of the router when prompted. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 ... AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the printer. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the network the computer is connected to the same...
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...wireless network. Try one or more information on checking IP addresses, see the Communication not available message on page 11. If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is a problem with your wireless network. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly ... reference. Make sure that could be displayed. 5 Write down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the following : • Make sure your wireless...
...wireless network. Try one or more information on checking IP addresses, see the Communication not available message on page 11. If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is a problem with your wireless network. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly ... reference. Make sure that could be displayed. 5 Write down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the following : • Make sure your wireless...
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...and select the port with your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router for more information. Check the printer model in the Printer column to make sure you are not sure how to do this, refer to print again. MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED... This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. Troubleshooting 16 • Temporarily turn off any ...
...and select the port with your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router for more information. Check the printer model in the Printer column to make sure you are not sure how to do this, refer to print again. MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED... This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. Troubleshooting 16 • Temporarily turn off any ...
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... internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key SSID (Service Set Identifier) static IP address A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with ...a small number of a Windows computer A hardware address that assigns IP address to a device for a specified length of a computer or printer. DHCP IP addresses are assigned to devices on the network. All devices on a network. A command that displays the IP address and other...
... internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key SSID (Service Set Identifier) static IP address A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with ...a small number of a Windows computer A hardware address that assigns IP address to a device for a specified length of a computer or printer. DHCP IP addresses are assigned to devices on the network. All devices on a network. A command that displays the IP address and other...
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...security settings are less likely to support this. A security setting that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. A lightweight, flexible cable that describes the technology used to create an interoperable wireless local area... network (WLAN). WPA is also known as a wireless access point An industry term that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other possible security...
...security settings are less likely to support this. A security setting that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. A lightweight, flexible cable that describes the technology used to create an interoperable wireless local area... network (WLAN). WPA is also known as a wireless access point An industry term that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other possible security...
Fax Guide
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... the telephone line...5 Step 2: Check the dial tone...15 Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number...16 Step 4: Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually 16 Step 5: Set the number of rings...16 Step 6: Create a contact list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for ...sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19...
... the telephone line...5 Step 2: Check the dial tone...15 Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number...16 Step 4: Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually 16 Step 5: Set the number of rings...16 Step 6: Create a contact list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for ...sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19...
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... started 4 Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. To access the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the...the menus, drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information ...
... started 4 Touch to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. To access the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the...the menus, drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information ...
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...On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to pick up the printer to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that is connected to a dedicated fax line To connect...: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of rings that you want . Setting up the printer to your ...
...On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to pick up the printer to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup that is connected to a dedicated fax line To connect...: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of rings that you want . Setting up the printer to your ...
