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...Wireless troubleshooting...50 Printing a network setup page ...50 Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ...51 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only...65 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 65 Uninstalling and reinstalling the software 66 Advanced wireless setup 68 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 68 Creating an ad hoc wireless network 69 Notices...72 Edition notice...72...
...Wireless troubleshooting...50 Printing a network setup page ...50 Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ...51 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only...65 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 65 Uninstalling and reinstalling the software 66 Advanced wireless setup 68 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 68 Creating an ad hoc wireless network 69 Notices...72 Edition notice...72...
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... for setting up hardware and software. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead...
... for setting up hardware and software. Finding information about the printer Quick Setup sheet Description The Quick Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead...
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... CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is the...
... CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. • Maintaining the printer Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is the...
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...panel These instructions apply only if you that Lexmark software is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to communicate. Your security software may notify you received one is trying to communicate with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel... is the letter of your language. 10 Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe, where D is necessary for the printer to appear. Always allow these programs to set up the printer.
...panel These instructions apply only if you that Lexmark software is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your CD-ROM drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to communicate. Your security software may notify you received one is trying to communicate with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel... is the letter of your language. 10 Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup.exe, where D is necessary for the printer to appear. Always allow these programs to set up the printer.
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... operating system or without a computer" on page 11. • If you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. ...16 Press to set it up the printer without a computer, you are setting up on another computer on your...
... operating system or without a computer" on page 11. • If you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer. 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. ...16 Press to set it up the printer without a computer, you are setting up on another computer on your...
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...server already installed, you have completed the installation, the printer is on the computer screen to your printer does not have completed the initial setup of the computer. When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to ... from the wall outlet. For more information, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable The following instructions to use . If your printer and to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to the internal wireless print server. 20 Click Continue...
...server already installed, you have completed the installation, the printer is on the computer screen to your printer does not have completed the initial setup of the computer. When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to ... from the wall outlet. For more information, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable The following instructions to use . If your printer and to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to the internal wireless print server. 20 Click Continue...
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... internal wireless print server. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on... wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. c Follow the prompts on the computer screen. 18 Save the packaging materials.
... internal wireless print server. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on... wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. c Follow the prompts on the computer screen. 18 Save the packaging materials.
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... not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on the network, insert the installation CD into the...
... not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on the network, insert the installation CD into the...
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...be set on an IP network to join the same wireless network. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 The IP address is called MAC filtering. This is sometimes ... Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. It is called the network name. One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. Many factors can be included in antennas that only devices...
...be set on an IP network to join the same wireless network. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 The IP address is called MAC filtering. This is sometimes ... Command Prompt. 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. It is called the network name. One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. Many factors can be included in antennas that only devices...
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...Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. If the printer does not respond: a Print a setup page. b Check that the computer has an IP Address. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with a printer... IP address and be configured with the printer. The wireless print server must share the same SSID as Connected. appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in this type of ... SSID and channel. In addition, they must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your computer can operate...
...Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. If the printer does not respond: a Print a setup page. b Check that the computer has an IP Address. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with a printer... IP address and be configured with the printer. The wireless print server must share the same SSID as Connected. appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in this type of ... SSID and channel. In addition, they must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your computer can operate...
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Unique IP address for each Yes device Mode set to Infrastructure mode Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 24
Unique IP address for each Yes device Mode set to Infrastructure mode Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 24
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...copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Original Size* Specify the size of the original document. * Temporary setting. Note: Pressing selects a setting. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of a copy. N-Up* Choose how many copies of a copy. An * appears next to the selected setting. 9 To go into ... 3 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 4 If you want to print. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. For information on saving temporary and other setting selections. 11 Press Start Color or Start Black. 30 ...
...copy size. • Create a multiple-page poster. Original Size* Specify the size of the original document. * Temporary setting. Note: Pressing selects a setting. Paper Setup Specify the size and type of a copy. N-Up* Choose how many copies of a copy. An * appears next to the selected setting. 9 To go into ... 3 If you do not want to change a setting, press Start Color or Start Black. 4 If you want to print. Collate Print one or more copies in the correct order. For information on saving temporary and other setting selections. 11 Press Start Color or Start Black. 30 ...
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...Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings 1 From the control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until the...other end of the cable into the camera. Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you did not specify the settings beforehand on the front of the USB cable into the PictBridge port...repeatedly until the setting you want appears. 7 Press . 8 Press to go to the printer. a Insert one end of the...
...Size, Paper Type, and Photo Size settings 1 From the control panel, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Paper Setup appears. 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Paper Size appears. 5 Press . 6 Press or repeatedly until the...other end of the cable into the camera. Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu lets you select printer settings if you did not specify the settings beforehand on the front of the USB cable into the PictBridge port...repeatedly until the setting you want appears. 7 Press . 8 Press to go to the printer. a Insert one end of the...
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...language setting. • Country to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to reset the IP address. 34 3 Press . 4 Press or ...want appears. 5 Press . From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings...
...language setting. • Country to set the number of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to reset the IP address. 34 3 Press . 4 Press or ...want appears. 5 Press . From here Maintenance Paper Setup Device Setup Defaults Network Setup You can Select: • Ink Level to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings...
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To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. Note: The printer reverts to the default setting of a temporary setting after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off the power but will return to the saved setting. • To select a temporary setting...Size - Resize Photo Card The following Photo Card settings will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or turning off . Quality To change one or more temporary settings into new default settings: a Press Settings. Lighter/Darker - Quality - Layout - An * appears next to the ...
To change the setting: 1 Press or repeatedly until Device Setup appears. Note: The printer reverts to the default setting of a temporary setting after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off the power but will return to the saved setting. • To select a temporary setting...Size - Resize Photo Card The following Photo Card settings will not time out after two minutes of inactivity or turning off . Quality To change one or more temporary settings into new default settings: a Press Settings. Lighter/Darker - Quality - Layout - An * appears next to the ...
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... Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as information about the printer status and ink level. 38 From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find ... cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Print your photos.
... Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as information about the printer status and ink level. 38 From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find ... cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Print your photos.
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...the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You ...can • View the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print ...
...the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You ...can • View the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print ...
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... Printing Preferences based on these settings, open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you can open Printing Preferences from almost any program: 1 With a document open...software version information. 40 Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of the screen. You can save ...
... Printing Preferences based on these settings, open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you can open Printing Preferences from almost any program: 1 With a document open...software version information. 40 Using Printing Preferences Opening Printing Preferences Printing Preferences is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of the screen. You can save ...
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...Setup Print Layout Choices • Select a Paper Type setting of "Use printer sensor" or "Use my choice." • Select a Quality/Speed setting of Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Photo. • Select to print in normal quality. 41 Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer...Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait or Landscape. • Select a Layout of the Printing Preferences software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup... are on the three main tabs of Normal, Banner, Mirror, ...
...Setup Print Layout Choices • Select a Paper Type setting of "Use printer sensor" or "Use my choice." • Select a Quality/Speed setting of Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or Photo. • Select to print in normal quality. 41 Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer...Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless. • Select an Orientation of Portrait or Landscape. • Select a Layout of the Printing Preferences software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup... are on the three main tabs of Normal, Banner, Mirror, ...
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...or repeatedly until the language you cannot understand the language on the display, see the Mac Help. Try one of the following : Change the language selection during initial setup After you want appears on a Macintosh operating system, see "Resetting to factory default settings" on the ...display. Troubleshooting For more of the following : Press power button Make sure the printer is on the display. 7 Press to...
...or repeatedly until the language you cannot understand the language on the display, see the Mac Help. Try one of the following : Change the language selection during initial setup After you want appears on a Macintosh operating system, see "Resetting to factory default settings" on the ...display. Troubleshooting For more of the following : Press power button Make sure the printer is on the display. 7 Press to...