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Contents Edition notice 2 Preparing to connect wirelessly 5 Follow these steps to set up your printer...5 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 5 Adding the printer to a network that uses MAC address filtering 6 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 7 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 7 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 10 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 10 Troubleshooting wireless setup 14 Networking glossary 25 Index 27 Contents 3
Contents Edition notice 2 Preparing to connect wirelessly 5 Follow these steps to set up your printer...5 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 5 Adding the printer to a network that uses MAC address filtering 6 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 7 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 7 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 10 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 10 Troubleshooting wireless setup 14 Networking glossary 25 Index 27 Contents 3
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...working properly. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your network is secure). If you are both connected to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that could block the wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the printer...and MAC address. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. This information is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away from other computers on the wireless ...
...working properly. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your network is secure). If you are both connected to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that could block the wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the printer...and MAC address. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. This information is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away from other computers on the wireless ...
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... in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Troubleshooting wireless setup 15 Communication with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for optimal performance is... to security or technical concerns. Be aware that the computer is generally 100-150 feet. Before you reinstall the software, check the "Wireless troubleshooting checklist" on page 14, and then do the following: MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) ...
... in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Troubleshooting wireless setup 15 Communication with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for optimal performance is... to security or technical concerns. Be aware that the computer is generally 100-150 feet. Before you reinstall the software, check the "Wireless troubleshooting checklist" on page 14, and then do the following: MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) ...
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... the printer network setup page. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. Troubleshooting wireless setup 16 Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the...
... the printer network setup page. In the Wireless section, look for SSID. 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the router when prompted. Troubleshooting wireless setup 16 Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the...
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... a keyboard. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. If you do not know how to make these...
... a keyboard. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. If you do not know how to make these...
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..., and may be on a keyboard. If there is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on the front or the back of...
..., and may be on a keyboard. If there is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on the front or the back of...
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...-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be configured correctly for the remote network. Note: ASCII keys are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a new area. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Be sure to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will join the remote network...
...-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be configured correctly for the remote network. Note: ASCII keys are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a new area. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Be sure to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will join the remote network...
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Contact your access point documentation for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Too many computers, printers, and other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point. THE WIRELESS NETWORK ...
Contact your access point documentation for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Too many computers, printers, and other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging into the access point. THE WIRELESS NETWORK ...
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... that the printer is not on, then the printer does not have power. Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Note: If the power indicator light is plugged into a functioning power strip or electrical outlet. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless...
... that the printer is not on, then the printer does not have power. Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Note: If the power indicator light is plugged into a functioning power strip or electrical outlet. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless...
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... the computer. Check to the wireless printer must first have the printer driver installed. Cannot print and there is working properly. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 If there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem....software firewall is functioning. • Contact the system support person to the firewall whitelist. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update any non-Microsoft firewall software on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can print with wireless printing. VERIFY ...
... the computer. Check to the wireless printer must first have the printer driver installed. Cannot print and there is working properly. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 If there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem....software firewall is functioning. • Contact the system support person to the firewall whitelist. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to troubleshoot. • Update any non-Microsoft firewall software on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can print with wireless printing. VERIFY ...
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... Documentation CD, and follow the wireless installation path. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 a If you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Note: Make...
... Documentation CD, and follow the wireless installation path. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 a If you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Note: Make...
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Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, including typing in a safe place for future reference. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the USB cable as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the SSID of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted.
Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, including typing in a safe place for future reference. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the USB cable as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in the SSID of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted.
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... 21 printer does not print 21 wireless 22 printing network setup page 14 S steps setting up printer 5 T troubleshooting wireless network 14 troubleshooting, wireless cannot print over wireless network 15 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows...network configuration information 5 does not appear in network list 19 installation, using Macintosh 10 installation, using Windows 7 troubleshooting 14 wireless troubleshooting cannot print over wireless network 15 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows...
... 21 printer does not print 21 wireless 22 printing network setup page 14 S steps setting up printer 5 T troubleshooting wireless network 14 troubleshooting, wireless cannot print over wireless network 15 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows...network configuration information 5 does not appear in network list 19 installation, using Macintosh 10 installation, using Windows 7 troubleshooting 14 wireless troubleshooting cannot print over wireless network 15 network printer does not show up in printer selection list during installation (Windows...
User's Guide
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... paper jam ...246 235 paper jam ...247 240-249 paper jams ...247 250 paper jam ...248 251 paper jam ...249 290-294 paper jams ...250 Troubleshooting 254 Solving basic printer problems...254 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 254 Indicator light blinks red...254 Check the display...
... paper jam ...246 235 paper jam ...247 240-249 paper jams ...247 250 paper jam ...248 251 paper jam ...249 290-294 paper jams ...250 Troubleshooting 254 Solving basic printer problems...254 Printer control panel display is blank or displays only diamonds 254 Indicator light blinks red...254 Check the display...
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...the printer software. • The printer software is located in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. We're committed to make sure you get the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your operating...We've worked hard to make sure it will be delighted to help us know. And if you for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you do encounter any problems along the way, ...
...the printer software. • The printer software is located in the printer Program folder or on the desktop, depending on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. We're committed to make sure you get the most out of our knowledgeable support representatives will meet your operating...We've worked hard to make sure it will be delighted to help us know. And if you for and maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting and solving problems Help using your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you do encounter any problems along the way, ...
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... printer to fax" on . Understanding printer messages Answering The printer is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Troubleshooting 254 This often fixes the problem. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is securely attached to clear. Wait...into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off and contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are correct. Indicator light blinks red CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any surge protectors,...
... printer to fax" on . Understanding printer messages Answering The printer is blank or displays only diamonds The printer self test failed. Troubleshooting 254 This often fixes the problem. Check the printer power switch. • The printer cable is securely attached to clear. Wait...into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off and contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems If there are correct. Indicator light blinks red CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR ERROR MESSAGES Clear any surge protectors,...
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... print from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the tray. 4 Contact Customer Support. • Touch Continue to cancel the current job. Connect bps The fax is connected. Troubleshooting 255 You can change the current paper source for the message to a properly grounded outlet. 6 Restart the printer. This may cause clipping of the following...
... print from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the tray. 4 Contact Customer Support. • Touch Continue to cancel the current job. Connect bps The fax is connected. Troubleshooting 255 You can change the current paper source for the message to a properly grounded outlet. 6 Restart the printer. This may cause clipping of the following...
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... has not been completed. If the message appears again, then contact your system support person. If the message appears again, contact your system support person. Troubleshooting 256 Fax partition inoperative. Try one or more of the following : • Touch Continue to clear the message. • Complete the Fax Server setup. Fax...
... has not been completed. If the message appears again, then contact your system support person. If the message appears again, contact your system support person. Troubleshooting 256 Fax partition inoperative. Try one or more of the following : • Touch Continue to clear the message. • Complete the Fax Server setup. Fax...
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... Continue to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Restart the printer. • Cancel the current job. If the printer finds a tray that tray. Invalid PIN Enter a valid PIN. Troubleshooting 257 Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. Install Tray Try one or more of...
... Continue to a properly grounded outlet. 5 Restart the printer. • Cancel the current job. If the printer finds a tray that tray. Invalid PIN Enter a valid PIN. Troubleshooting 257 Try one or more of the following: • Touch Continue to clear the message and continue printing. Install Tray Try one or more of...
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... different from the specified location. Remove paper from standard output bin Remove the stack of a fax job completed, but no connection is loaded in Tray 1. Troubleshooting 258 Remove originals from the scanner ADF Remove the paper from the standard exit bin. Wait for the message to clear. Network/Network The printer...
... different from the specified location. Remove paper from standard output bin Remove the stack of a fax job completed, but no connection is loaded in Tray 1. Troubleshooting 258 Remove originals from the scanner ADF Remove the paper from the standard exit bin. Wait for the message to clear. Network/Network The printer...