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...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...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 the Save Settings menu ......
...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...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 the Save Settings menu ......
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...Power button is not lit ...47 Software does not install ...48 Page does not print ...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 50 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) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator...
...Power button is not lit ...47 Software does not install ...48 Page does not print ...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 50 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) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator...
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... sure you know the password that came with a computer and want to set up and working properly, and that your computer is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network secure. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you need to know: 1 Make sure..., see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. Use the table below to set up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a ...
... sure you know the password that came with a computer and want to set up and working properly, and that your computer is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network secure. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you need to know: 1 Make sure..., see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. Use the table below to set up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a ...
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.... If you are setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder... a computer, you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. For more information, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are finished. You can now use the printer. Discard or recycle the...
.... If you are setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder... a computer, you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. For more information, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are finished. You can now use the printer. Discard or recycle the...
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... network password. 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 to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 ... hexadecimal key. 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 For instructions on the back of the printer. • You...
... network password. 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 to "print server XXXXXX" network. 6 Open the Safari browser. 7 ... hexadecimal key. 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 For instructions on the back of the printer. • You...
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...does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. Note: Make sure you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure ... Macintosh operating system. If your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to complete the installation. 20 Click Continue. 21 Follow the instructions on . 2 Firmly plug the ...
...does not have an internal wireless print server already installed, you to install the internal wireless print server: 1 Turn off and the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. Note: Make sure you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure ... Macintosh operating system. If your printer, and then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to complete the installation. 20 Click Continue. 21 Follow the instructions on . 2 Firmly plug the ...
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... printer: a Click Start 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 the back of the printer. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. b Click Wireless Setup. Save the packaging materials. c Follow the prompts on page...
... printer: a Click Start 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 the back of the printer. 3 Unpack the internal wireless print server. b Click Wireless Setup. Save the packaging materials. c Follow the prompts on page...
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...CD into the printer. If you need to repeat the connection steps for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the ... 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, see ...
...CD into the printer. If you need to repeat the connection steps for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into each computer you want to print to the printer. • The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the ... 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, see ...
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...common home network configurations are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it must be connected to wired or wireless networks. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to... Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are different ways a network can communicate over a network. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Lexmark internal print servers built in or ...
...common home network configurations are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it must be connected to wired or wireless networks. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to... Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are different ways a network can communicate over a network. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Lexmark internal print servers built in or ...
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Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are ...connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is connected to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. 21 Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, ...
Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are ...connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is connected to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. 21 Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, ...
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.... The SSID permits devices to locate and communicate with each other devices on the network. How to join the same wireless network. The farther two wireless device are from other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. You can be allowed to operate on the network.... SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to locate a computer's IP address 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu Programs Accessories Command Prompt. ...
.... The SSID permits devices to locate and communicate with each other devices on the network. How to join the same wireless network. The farther two wireless device are from other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. You can be allowed to operate on the network.... SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to locate a computer's IP address 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu Programs Accessories Command Prompt. ...
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... this type of network must have a valid IP address and be configured with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. If the printer does... 23 Types of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. This mode of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with "Reply from". • If the printer is not responding, after ...
... this type of network must have a valid IP address and be configured with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is set to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. If the printer does... 23 Types of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. This mode of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with "Reply from". • If the printer is not responding, after ...
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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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...4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange - 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...
...4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that no wireless option is installed. • Orange - 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...
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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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... of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to reset the IP address. 34 Network Name, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which shows the six characters unique...number of the User's Guide on page 35. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to change the language setting. • Country to choose the size of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in your...
... of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to reset the IP address. 34 Network Name, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which shows the six characters unique...number of the User's Guide on page 35. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to change the language setting. • Country to choose the size of paper loaded. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in your...
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... supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with 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 ... 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...
... supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer did not come with 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 ... 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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... 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...
... 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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... power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. Try one or more of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it...
... power supply 1 Press to turn the printer on. Try one or more of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it...
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... that came with the numbers 10 or 169. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Try one or more information,...Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is on page 17. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. Wi-Fi indicator is determined by periods, such as the computer The SSID of the printer must match the SSID ...
... that came with the numbers 10 or 169. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Try one or more information,...Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is on page 17. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. Wi-Fi indicator is determined by periods, such as the computer The SSID of the printer must match the SSID ...