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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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...attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is 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 page 11. Note: If...your computer is also known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. This password is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know . Setting up the printer If you are the things ...
...attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is 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 page 11. Note: If...your computer is also known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. This password is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know . Setting up the printer If you are the things ...
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...on page 17. If you are finished. If you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. ...Notes: • Make sure you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up the printer without a computer, you are setting up the printer for...
...on page 17. If you are finished. If you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. ...Notes: • Make sure you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to align the cartridges. Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up the printer without a computer, you are setting up the printer for...
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... your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your connection to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the ...Mac OS X version 10.3, but is the last six digits of the printer. • You will be restored when you use a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with your AirPort base station. • If you must get the equivalent network password. 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 connection to enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the ...Mac OS X version 10.3, but is the last six digits of the printer. • You will be restored when you use a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with your AirPort base station. • If you must get the equivalent network password. If you are connected to protect...
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... plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Make sure the printer is ready for you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by pushing the tab down and then ... If your printer does not have completed the installation, the printer is turned off your printer and to use . When you to the internal wireless print server. Note: Make sure you have completed the installation, the printer is on the computer screen to use . Use the following instructions ...
... plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer. Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Make sure the printer is ready for you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by pushing the tab down and then ... If your printer does not have completed the installation, the printer is turned off your printer and to use . When you to the internal wireless print server. Note: Make sure you have completed the installation, the printer is on the computer screen to use . Use the following instructions ...
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... server with the guides on the computer screen. 18 c Follow the prompts on the left and right, and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 Attach the adhesive label ... electricity. Save the packaging materials. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before 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...
... server with the guides on the computer screen. 18 c Follow the prompts on the left and right, and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 Attach the adhesive label ... electricity. Save the packaging materials. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. Touch something metal such as the printer frame before 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...
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... server after 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 complete the installation. For more information, ... the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer 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...
... server after 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 complete the installation. For more information, ... the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer 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...
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...with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to receive and transmit radio waves. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it to be ... in or installed in them so that they can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to printer without Internet The computers ...
...with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to receive and transmit radio waves. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it to be ... in or installed in them so that they can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to printer without Internet The computers ...
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... • 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 computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected...
... • 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 computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected...
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...repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. One factor is interference from other devices on the network. You can be included in his router and wants to add a printer to distinguish it ...factor is being received. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to communicate with each other. It is sometimes called the network name. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in ...
...repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 3 Press . 22 Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. One factor is interference from other devices on the network. You can be included in his router and wants to add a printer to distinguish it ...factor is being received. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to communicate with each other. It is sometimes called the network name. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in ...
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... not on the network 23 c Under Network Card, check that came with the same SSID and channel. d Check that the printer has an IP address. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. This mode of...
... not on the network 23 c Under Network Card, check that came with the same SSID and channel. d Check that the printer has an IP address. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. This mode of...
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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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...Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option 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 exits. ...
...Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option 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 exits. ...
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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. 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. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26
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. 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. Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26
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...• Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of ... Reset Network Adapter to choose the size of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 35. Select: • Photo Print Size to Factory Defaults, which shows the signal strength. - Note: When you want or the setting you choose a value selection, an ...
...• Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to view the ink level of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of ... Reset Network Adapter to choose the size of the color cartridge. For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 35. Select: • Photo Print Size to Factory Defaults, which shows the signal strength. - Note: When you want or the setting you choose a value selection, an ...
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... Part number 2 3 31 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. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print...
... Part number 2 3 31 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. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print...
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...printer. 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the following operating systems are possible solutions. The USB port is not on . 48 Try one or more of the computer. Check your USB connection Follow these steps if you are not using . 4 If the light is marked with Service ...• 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 printer. 3 Firmly...
...printer. 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the following operating systems are possible solutions. The USB port is not on . 48 Try one or more of the computer. Check your USB connection Follow these steps if you are not using . 4 If the light is marked with Service ...• 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 printer. 3 Firmly...
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...User's Guide on page 66. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. Try one or more information, see the digital camera documentation. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see "Uninstalling and ...Setup appears. 50 Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Make sure the camera is PictBridge-enabled. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer ...
...User's Guide on page 66. Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. Try one or more information, see the digital camera documentation. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see "Uninstalling and ...Setup appears. 50 Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Make sure the camera is PictBridge-enabled. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer ...
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... where settings are shown. Remove and reinstall the optional internal print server Note: This solution does not apply to obtain it before rerunning the Wireless Setup Utility. Wi-Fi indicator is not lit" on page 17. For more of the network, use the following : Check power If... if they are stored. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit These are possible solutions. b Enter your browser. Your IP address might also start...
... where settings are shown. Remove and reinstall the optional internal print server Note: This solution does not apply to obtain it before rerunning the Wireless Setup Utility. Wi-Fi indicator is not lit" on page 17. For more of the network, use the following : Check power If... if they are stored. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit These are possible solutions. b Enter your browser. Your IP address might also start...