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...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 25 Understanding the ... Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...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...
...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 25 Understanding the ... Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...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...
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... light is orange ...53 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 to factory default settings...
... light is orange ...53 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 to factory default settings...
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...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 system ...Use the table below to keep your network secure. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you need to know: 1 Make sure your wireless network is set up and working properly, and that your computer is also known ...
...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 system ...Use the table below to keep your network secure. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you need to know: 1 Make sure your wireless network is set up and working properly, and that your computer is also known ...
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... the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop,... the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are finished. For more information, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints.
... the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop,... the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are finished. For more information, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints.
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...original network. Notes: • If you are connected to protect your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your network (SSID). If you are using ...Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use a wireless access point (wireless...
...original network. Notes: • If you are connected to protect your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your network (SSID). If you are using ...Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use a wireless access point (wireless...
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... before you to use . When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet. The USB port is on a wireless network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for setting up the printer" on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is... marked with a USB cable on the computer screen to complete the installation. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. For more information, see "Setting up the printer with the USB symbol. 4 Insert the CD for you can cause damage...
... before you to use . When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet. The USB port is on a wireless network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for setting up the printer" on page 9. 1 Make sure the computer is... marked with a USB cable on the computer screen to complete the installation. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. For more information, see "Setting up the printer with the USB symbol. 4 Insert the CD for you can cause damage...
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... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. You will need this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the MAC address to...
... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. You will need this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the MAC address to...
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... your MAC address" on page 64. 19 If multiple printers appear in the "Setting up , follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen. • You do not need help finding the IP or...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 the printer. • The printer should ...
... your MAC address" on page 64. 19 If multiple printers appear in the "Setting up , follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen. • You do not need help finding the IP or...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 the printer. • The printer should ...
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... network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A... Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be set up. ...
... network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A... Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be set up. ...
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...Internet. 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 going through a DSL or ...a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no ...
...Internet. 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 going through a DSL or ...a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no ...
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... page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is sometimes called the network name. You can locate the printer's IP address by devices on a wireless device that appears. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. The IP address is interference from... can be included in the information that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. One factor is included in the MAC filter list. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. ...
... page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is sometimes called the network name. You can locate the printer's IP address by devices on a wireless device that appears. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. The IP address is interference from... can be included in the information that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. One factor is included in the MAC filter list. To print a network setup page: 1 From the printer's control panel, press Settings. ...
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... came with "Reply from". • If the printer is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Lexmark recommends setting up in this type of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. c Under Network Card, check that the Status is not on the.... A device in infrastructure mode. e For additional information, refer to range of network must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with an ad hoc network, all devices on the network or is called ad hoc.
... came with "Reply from". • If the printer is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Lexmark recommends setting up in this type of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. c Under Network Card, check that the Status is not on the.... A device in infrastructure mode. e For additional information, refer to range of network must also be set up a network in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with an ad hoc network, all devices on the network or is called ad hoc.
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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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...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-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - Learning about the printer Understanding... the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 26. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it ...
...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-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - Learning about the printer Understanding... the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 26. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it ...
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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 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.
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...of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to reset the IP address. 34 Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to align the cartridge. Wireless Signal Quality, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. •...8226; Power Saver to print a test page. Select: • Language to change the language setting. • Country to set the number of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to change default settings. 3 Press ....
...of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to reset the IP address. 34 Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to align the cartridge. Wireless Signal Quality, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. •...8226; Power Saver to print a test page. Select: • Language to change the language setting. • Country to set the number of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to change default settings. 3 Press ....
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... Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Declared yield value in accordance with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web...
... Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Declared yield value in accordance with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in the printer lets you , visit our Web...
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Try one or more of the computer. The USB port is not on . 48 Software does not install These are possible solutions. Check your USB connection Follow ... way into the power supply on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed 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 printer. 3 Firmly...
Try one or more of the computer. The USB port is not on . 48 Software does not install These are possible solutions. Check your USB connection Follow ... way into the power supply on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed 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 printer. 3 Firmly...
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...camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 1 Disconnect the camera. 2 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to turn the printer on page 66. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. To print a network setup page: 1 From the control... panel of the User's Guide on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. Try one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network ...
...camera is a PictBridge-enabled digital camera 1 Disconnect the camera. 2 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to turn the printer on page 66. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. To print a network setup page: 1 From the control... panel of the User's Guide on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. Try one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network ...
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..., and the security keys if they are shown. d On the main page, click Wireless or other selection where settings are possible solutions. Wi-Fi indicator is not lit" on page 17. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit These are stored. Your IP ...address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. b Enter your browser. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 c Click OK. The SSID will be displayed....
..., and the security keys if they are shown. d On the main page, click Wireless or other selection where settings are possible solutions. Wi-Fi indicator is not lit" on page 17. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit These are stored. Your IP ...address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. b Enter your browser. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 c Click OK. The SSID will be displayed....