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...printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer... ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using ...
...printer for wireless printing 15 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer... ...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using ...
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...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) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator ...Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting...
...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) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator ...Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting...
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...Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating ... the table below to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network. Note: If you previously set up the printer with the wireless network, or contact the person who set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see the documentation that...
...Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating ... the table below to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network. Note: If you previously set up the printer with the wireless network, or contact the person who set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see the documentation that...
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... a computer" on page 11. • If you are finished. You can now use the printer. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. Notes: • Make sure you are for setting up the...
... a computer" on page 11. • If you are finished. You can now use the printer. If you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. Notes: • Make sure you are for setting up the...
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... must get the equivalent network password. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 4 From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon. 5 From the Network pop-up menu... AirPort icon. 16 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of the...
... must get the equivalent network password. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 4 From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon. 5 From the Network pop-up menu... AirPort icon. 16 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of the...
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... USB port is ready for you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to use . For more information, see "Setting up the printer" on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is ready for you to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is unplugged...
... USB port is ready for you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to use . For more information, see "Setting up the printer" on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is ready for you to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is unplugged...
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... this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your 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 page...
... this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your 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 page...
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... more information, see "Finding your MAC address" on additional network computers If you are installing your printer was already set 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 computer screen. 6 Click Finish to repeat the connection...
... more information, see "Finding your MAC address" on additional network computers If you are installing your printer was already set 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 computer screen. 6 Click Finish to repeat the connection...
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... routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are different ways a network can be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that they can communicate over a network. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop...
... routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are different ways a network can be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that they can communicate over a network. Scenario 2: Computer, laptop...
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... connection to the Internet. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A laptop is connected to...
... connection to the Internet. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A laptop is connected to...
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... the more likely it from each other devices such as microwave ovens. One factor is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. You can be set on the network. This is interference from other wireless devices or even other if they have the same IP address. The ...signal strength listed on the network. The farther two wireless device are from other . Signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that only devices with each other devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is that allows devices to...
... the more likely it from each other devices such as microwave ovens. One factor is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. You can be set on the network. This is interference from other wireless devices or even other if they have the same IP address. The ...signal strength listed on the network. The farther two wireless device are from other . Signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that only devices with each other devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is that allows devices to...
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... two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. appears. e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the printer. A device in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status is true with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. Characteristics...
... two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. appears. e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the printer. A device in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status is true with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. Characteristics...
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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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... • Orange blinking indicates that no wireless option is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge...
... • Orange blinking indicates that no wireless option is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge...
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Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26
Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source. Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26
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.... • Power Saver to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to change default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings...
.... • Power Saver to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to change default settings. For more information, see "Saving settings...
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...value in accordance with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge ... color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print and scan on...
...value in accordance with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge ... color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print and scan on...
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...or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the... end of the USB cable into the USB port of the following: Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box. Try one or more of the computer. Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from...
...or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the... end of the USB cable into the USB port of the following: Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on the printer box. Try one or more of the computer. Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from...
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Try one or more of the following: Enable PictBridge printing from the printer. Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from camera Enable ...is PictBridge-enabled. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see the digital camera documentation. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. For more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on...
Try one or more of the following: Enable PictBridge printing from the printer. Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from camera Enable ...is PictBridge-enabled. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see the digital camera documentation. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. For more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on...
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...wireless network as 192.168.0.100. c Click OK. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Windows users only 1 If you do not know the SSID of the following steps to printers that came with the numbers 10 or 169. Try one... or more information, see "Power button is not lit" on page 47. Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation Check whether the printer is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The ...
...wireless network as 192.168.0.100. c Click OK. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Windows users only 1 If you do not know the SSID of the following steps to printers that came with the numbers 10 or 169. Try one... or more information, see "Power button is not lit" on page 47. Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation Check whether the printer is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The ...