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...Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer 25 Understanding the parts of the printer 25 Using the control panel buttons and menus 26 Using the control panel...26 Using the Copy menu ...29 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...
...Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer 25 Understanding the parts of the printer 25 Using the control panel buttons and menus 26 Using the control panel...26 Using the Copy menu ...29 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 65 Resetting...
... 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 65 Resetting...
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... photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. An icon of your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by drive. Lexmark Solution.... 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 6 Note: If your CD. Help Description Where to a computer. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems...
... photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. An icon of your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by drive. Lexmark Solution.... 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. 6 Note: If your CD. Help Description Where to a computer. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems...
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...(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 password that came with a computer and want to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on , and then insert the CD for...
...(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 password that came with a computer and want to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on , and then insert the CD for...
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... panel These instructions apply only if you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 10 Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start ... then type D:\setup.exe, where D is necessary for the install screen to appear. This is the letter of your computer system. Always allow these programs to communicate. Your security software may notify you received one or more additional language control panels with your CD-ROM drive....
... panel These instructions apply only if you that Lexmark software is trying to communicate with the printer. 1 Lift and remove the control panel (if one is installed). 2 Choose the correct control panel for your language. 10 Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically, click Start ... then type D:\setup.exe, where D is necessary for the install screen to appear. This is the letter of your computer system. Always allow these programs to communicate. Your security software may notify you received one or more additional language control panels with your CD-ROM drive....
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.... If you are setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you previously set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system or without a...the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are finished. You can now use the printer. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the...
.... If you are setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you previously set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a USB cable" on a Macintosh operating system or without a...the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are finished. You can now use the printer. For more information, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the...
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...wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless...10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter...Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select .... 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection...wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to protect your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your wireless... of security, you use a wireless access point (wireless router) to as Rendezvous in...
...wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless...10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter...Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select .... 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network security. • Your connection...wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to protect your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your wireless... of security, you use a wireless access point (wireless router) to as Rendezvous in...
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...initial setup of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB cable on a Macintosh operating system. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by pushing the tab down and then ...wireless network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use . If your printer and to the internal wireless print server. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use . Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark...
...initial setup of the computer. The USB port is marked with a USB cable on a Macintosh operating system. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you proceed. 2 Remove the back cover plate by pushing the tab down and then ...wireless network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use . If your printer and to the internal wireless print server. When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use . Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark...
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...the computer screen. 18 b Click Wireless Setup. 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. c Follow the ...prompts on page 9. • If you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the ...
...the computer screen. 18 b Click Wireless Setup. 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. c Follow the ...prompts on page 9. • If you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the ...
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...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. If multiple printers appear in the "Setting up , follow the instructions on page 64.... 19 If you need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the list, make sure you want to print to repeat the connection steps for use with the correct IP ...
...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. If multiple printers appear in the "Setting up , follow the instructions on page 64.... 19 If you need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the list, make sure you want to print to repeat the connection steps for use with the correct IP ...
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... a collection of cables to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other. Lexmark internal print servers are different ways a network can be set up. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or...
... a collection of cables to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other. Lexmark internal print servers are different ways a network can be set up. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or...
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...MAC filtering. Note: You can affect the signal strength. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. You can locate the printer's IP address by devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received....MAC filter enabled in his router and wants to add a printer to join the same wireless network. One factor is that appears. The signal strength listed on an IP network to distinguish it from other wireless devices or even other , the more likely it is interference from other . The farther...
...MAC filtering. Note: You can affect the signal strength. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. You can locate the printer's IP address by devices on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received....MAC filter enabled in his router and wants to add a printer to join the same wireless network. One factor is that appears. The signal strength listed on an IP network to distinguish it from other wireless devices or even other , the more likely it is interference from other . The farther...
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... computer can operate in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the same SSID and channel. e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. A simple type of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup... communicates with "Reply from". • If the printer is not on the network and responding to range of wireless network is called ad hoc. This mode of communication is one of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is on the network or is set up...
... computer can operate in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the same SSID and channel. e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. A simple type of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup... communicates with "Reply from". • If the printer is not on the network and responding to range of wireless network is called ad hoc. This mode of communication is one of the device. 3 Press Enter. • If the printer is on the network or is set up...
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... panel Operate the printer. 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. 7 Paper feed guard Prevent... item. 25 indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is installed. • Orange -
... panel Operate the printer. 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. 7 Paper feed guard Prevent... item. 25 indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is installed. • Orange -
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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 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.
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... From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. For example, ... status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View...and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to : - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels... Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . The Solution Center appears ...
... From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. For example, ... status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View...and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to : - Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels... Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . The Solution Center appears ...
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... to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 43 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold...
... to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 43 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning: Do not touch the gold...
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... an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server...
... an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server...
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...one or more troubleshooting information on the display. 2 Press to save . Note: If you want appears on a Macintosh operating system, see "Resetting to save . Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 47 • "Power button is not lit" on page 47 • "Software does not install... For more of the following : Press power button Make sure the printer is not lit These are possible solutions. Try one of the following : Change the language selection during initial setup After you want appears on the display. 7 Press to factory...
...one or more troubleshooting information on the display. 2 Press to save . Note: If you want appears on a Macintosh operating system, see "Resetting to save . Setup troubleshooting • "Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 47 • "Power button is not lit" on page 47 • "Software does not install... For more of the following : Press power button Make sure the printer is not lit These are possible solutions. Try one of the following : Change the language selection during initial setup After you want appears on the display. 7 Press to factory...
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Try one or more of the computer. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off... 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 ...the following operating systems are not using . 4 If the light is marked with the USB symbol. Software does not install These are possible solutions. The USB port is not on, press . Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect...
Try one or more of the computer. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off... 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 ...the following operating systems are not using . 4 If the light is marked with the USB symbol. Software does not install These are possible solutions. The USB port is not on, press . Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect...