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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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... and computers to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. If your wireless network is not secure. The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network. Wireless networking 3 If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, choose WPA Personal... during installation. Note: Make sure you may need the network SSID (also called the Network Name or Service Set ID) Different wireless networks require different security information. Information you will need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security • WPA...
... and computers to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. If your wireless network is not secure. The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network. Wireless networking 3 If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, choose WPA Personal... during installation. Note: Make sure you may need the network SSID (also called the Network Name or Service Set ID) Different wireless networks require different security information. Information you will need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security • WPA...
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...CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. WPS configures the network name (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. ...What is not applicable in adding new wireless network devices: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN from the new device is unique to your network, and you want to...
...CD manually: a Click , or click Start and then click Run. WPS configures the network name (SSID) and WPA passphrase for a secure wireless network without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. ...What is not applicable in adding new wireless network devices: • Personal Identification Number (PIN)-A PIN from the new device is unique to your network, and you want to...
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... use WPS to check if your device is WPS certified: You can be configured for wireless access using WPS. Wireless networking 5 The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to configure the printer wirelessly, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. However, you . Look...For Windows users 1 Close all of configuring computers and printers on the wireless network, it can find these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must support WPS. WPS is set up on a secure wireless network. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe...
... use WPS to check if your device is WPS certified: You can be configured for wireless access using WPS. Wireless networking 5 The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to configure the printer wirelessly, all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software CD. However, you . Look...For Windows users 1 Close all of configuring computers and printers on the wireless network, it can find these identifier marks to configure the printer, the wireless router must support WPS. WPS is set up on a secure wireless network. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe...
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...If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on and connected to your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box. • Make sure your box is turned on and that the printer is.... - The printer is trying to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Blinking orange means one of North America who are using a wireless broadband box. The printer is in Power Saver mode. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. ...
...If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on and connected to your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box. • Make sure your box is turned on and that the printer is.... - The printer is trying to communicate with another ad hoc device. • Blinking orange means one of North America who are using a wireless broadband box. The printer is in Power Saver mode. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. ...
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...After pressing the association/registration button, you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Wireless networking 7 If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your box, press it before selecting a network. If...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 wireless network. b Enter the details about your wireless network, use the key you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the...
...After pressing the association/registration button, you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Wireless networking 7 If your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your box, press it before selecting a network. If...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 wireless network. b Enter the details about your wireless network, use the key you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the...
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... network setup page. • All switches, hubs, and other computers on the computer from the printer to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Wireless Networking Make sure: • The SSID is secure). Print a network setup page from which you are not sure... networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is selected. • The IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for more information on . If you are performing a task...
... network setup page. • All switches, hubs, and other computers on the computer from the printer to the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Wireless Networking Make sure: • The SSID is secure). Print a network setup page from which you are not sure... networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is selected. • The IP address, gateway, and network mask are correct for more information on . If you are performing a task...
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..., choose Network. 4 If you are connected 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 computer is... ipconfig, and then press Enter. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. Troubleshooting 11 Make sure the printer and wireless access point are updated to the most recent version and allow the printer software to a VPN. ...
..., choose Network. 4 If you are connected 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 computer is... ipconfig, and then press Enter. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. Troubleshooting 11 Make sure the printer and wireless access point are updated to the most recent version and allow the printer software to a VPN. ...
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... try printing again. Selected printer features are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, then the WPA passphrase should be able to another network through a VPN connection... button when adding the printer to Demo Mode: > Setup > Demo Mode. ASCII characters in a WEP key are case-sensitive. End your wireless access point is turned on a keyboard. If your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Note: If you can sometimes refresh ...
... try printing again. Selected printer features are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, then the WPA passphrase should be able to another network through a VPN connection... button when adding the printer to Demo Mode: > Setup > Demo Mode. ASCII characters in a WEP key are case-sensitive. End your wireless access point is turned on a keyboard. If your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Note: If you can sometimes refresh ...
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... , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd. Note: If you will not be able to print wirelessly. The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the network that the printer can access them from your computer. For Windows users 1 Obtain... address field of your router and network adapters. If the signal quality is causing the problem. MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) • See if you have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are using...
... , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd. Note: If you will not be able to print wirelessly. The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the network that the printer can access them from your computer. For Windows users 1 Obtain... address field of your router and network adapters. If the signal quality is causing the problem. MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) • See if you have access to the Internet by opening your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are using...
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...the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. c Click OK. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point . • The IP address appears as 192.168.2.134. If you copy it exactly, including any other selection where settings are stored. Troubleshooting..., and then continue to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. 3 Press Enter or click OK. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. The SSID of the...
...the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. c Click OK. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point . • The IP address appears as 192.168.2.134. If you copy it exactly, including any other selection where settings are stored. Troubleshooting..., and then continue to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. 3 Press Enter or click OK. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. The SSID of the...
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...wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print again. If you see the Communication not available message on your wireless access point (wireless router) is turned on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. Try the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER...may be blocking the signal. Troubleshooting 15 The SSID will be displayed. 5 Write down . "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, you are possible solutions. Try one or more information on page 11....
...wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print again. If you see the Communication not available message on your wireless access point (wireless router) is turned on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. Try the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER...may be blocking the signal. Troubleshooting 15 The SSID will be displayed. 5 Write down . "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, you are possible solutions. Try one or more information on page 11....
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...IP addresses and the network is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router for more information. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. • Temporarily turn off any network-... indicates that the printer is not receiving the IP address within the allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. The printer folder opens. ...
...IP addresses and the network is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with your network and pause any unnecessary wireless devices on your wireless router for more information. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. • Temporarily turn off any network-... indicates that the printer is not receiving the IP address within the allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. The printer folder opens. ...
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...password, such as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). Also referred to your printer so that you and others can communicate with other wireless devices through an access point or router A device that lets computers and printers talk to communicate with each other over a network without an ...access point or router A wireless network that displays the IP address and other . All devices on the network has its own network address. DHCP IP addresses are assigned to...
...password, such as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). Also referred to your printer so that you and others can communicate with other wireless devices through an access point or router A device that lets computers and printers talk to communicate with each other over a network without an ...access point or router A wireless network that displays the IP address and other . All devices on the network has its own network address. DHCP IP addresses are assigned to...
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..., flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to form a wireless network A router that connects peripheral devices using a USB cable, and lets them communicate at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small..., rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. WPA is also known as a wireless access point An industry term that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer...
..., flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to form a wireless network A router that connects peripheral devices using a USB cable, and lets them communicate at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small..., rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. WPA is also known as a wireless access point An industry term that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer...
User's Guide
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...Creating a contact list...81 Sending faxes...82 Receiving faxes...84 Faxing FAQ...85 Networking 92 Installing the printer on a wireless network 92 Advanced wireless setup...97 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 115 Maintaining ink cartridges...115 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...117 Cleaning ... troubleshooting...125 Print troubleshooting...129 Copy and scan troubleshooting...131 Fax troubleshooting...133 Memory card troubleshooting...140 Wireless troubleshooting...142 Notices...160 Product information...160 Edition notice...160 Power consumption...163 Index...176 Contents 4
...Creating a contact list...81 Sending faxes...82 Receiving faxes...84 Faxing FAQ...85 Networking 92 Installing the printer on a wireless network 92 Advanced wireless setup...97 Networking FAQ...103 Maintaining the printer 115 Maintaining ink cartridges...115 Cleaning the exterior of the printer...117 Cleaning ... troubleshooting...125 Print troubleshooting...129 Copy and scan troubleshooting...131 Fax troubleshooting...133 Memory card troubleshooting...140 Wireless troubleshooting...142 Notices...160 Product information...160 Edition notice...160 Power consumption...163 Index...176 Contents 4
User's Guide
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... the printer has been idle for printing in Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 or later. • Print more than one page image on track fast. Wireless/network printers allow you can print up to perform basic tasks. You can scan documents or photographs and save . To start using your new printer...
... the printer has been idle for printing in Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 or later. • Print more than one page image on track fast. Wireless/network printers allow you can print up to perform basic tasks. You can scan documents or photographs and save . To start using your new printer...
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... Warranty information varies by country or region: • In the US-See the Statement of Limited Warranty included with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of the printer 12 11 10 14 13 1 2 9 8 WI F I PRINTING 3 7 WI F I PRINTING 4... 6 5 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides. 3 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, Bluetooth adapter or a flash drive to indicate...
... Warranty information varies by country or region: • In the US-See the Statement of Limited Warranty included with this printer, or at http://support.lexmark.com. • Rest of the printer 12 11 10 14 13 1 2 9 8 WI F I PRINTING 3 7 WI F I PRINTING 4... 6 5 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides. 3 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, Bluetooth adapter or a flash drive to indicate...
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... You may be prompted 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...to install this program from Windows. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Note: This program...
... You may be prompted 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...to install this program from Windows. Notes: • This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance functions. • Contact technical support. Note: This program...
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...that you purchased. Order ink or supplies. Web Links Web Links are links to as Printer Utility) • Get help with the printer Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.6) Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer.... icon. 3 From the Web Links tab, select the link you want to visit. Visit the Lexmark Web site. Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.5 software if the printer has wireless capability. or Note: This application is automatically installed with cartridge installation. • Print a test ...
...that you purchased. Order ink or supplies. Web Links Web Links are links to as Printer Utility) • Get help with the printer Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.6) Set up the printer on the features of a memory device inserted into a network printer.... icon. 3 From the Web Links tab, select the link you want to visit. Visit the Lexmark Web site. Wireless Setup Assistant (in Mac OS X version 10.5 software if the printer has wireless capability. or Note: This application is automatically installed with cartridge installation. • Print a test ...