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...18 Understanding the printer software 23 Understanding the control panel...26 Using the control panel...26 Navigating the control panel menus ...27 Saving settings...28 Installing the printer software...29 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 29 Turning printing voice notification on... Printing a network setup page ...34 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment 34 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets 35 Wireless networking...35 Finding IP addresses...35 Assigning an IP address...36 Configure IP address...36 Finding the signal strength ...36 Installing the printer on ...
...18 Understanding the printer software 23 Understanding the control panel...26 Using the control panel...26 Navigating the control panel menus ...27 Saving settings...28 Installing the printer software...29 What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean 29 Turning printing voice notification on... Printing a network setup page ...34 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment 34 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets 35 Wireless networking...35 Finding IP addresses...35 Assigning an IP address...36 Configure IP address...36 Finding the signal strength ...36 Installing the printer on ...
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... using Windows 39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 40 Loading paper and original documents 41 Loading paper...41 Using the automatic paper type sensor 41 Loading envelopes...41 Loading labels......
... using Windows 39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 40 Loading paper and original documents 41 Loading paper...41 Using the automatic paper type sensor 41 Loading envelopes...41 Loading labels......
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......93 Maintaining the printer 94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge...96 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 96 Aligning print cartridges...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 97 ......103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port ...105 Solving printer communication problems 106 Wireless troubleshooting...106 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 106 Check your security keys...106 Printer...
......93 Maintaining the printer 94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge...96 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 96 Aligning print cartridges...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 97 ......103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port ...105 Solving printer communication problems 106 Wireless troubleshooting...106 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 106 Check your security keys...106 Printer...
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... your network name (Windows users only 115 Ping the access point ...115 Ping the printer ...116 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 116 Changing wireless settings after installation 116 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 117 Check printer ports (Windows users only 117 Print troubleshooting...117 Partial...
... your network name (Windows users only 115 Ping the access point ...115 Ping the printer ...116 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 116 Changing wireless settings after installation 116 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 117 Check printer ports (Windows users only 117 Print troubleshooting...117 Partial...
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... card troubleshooting...140 Memory card cannot be inserted ...140 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 140 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 141 Copy troubleshooting...142 Copier does not respond ...142 Scanner unit does not close ...142 Poor copy quality ...143 Copied item does not match...
... card troubleshooting...140 Memory card cannot be inserted ...140 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 140 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 141 Copy troubleshooting...142 Copier does not respond ...142 Scanner unit does not close ...142 Poor copy quality ...143 Copied item does not match...
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If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 14 Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are having...
If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Record the following information (located on the router brand/model. 14 Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are having...
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... the control panel" on page 26. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off-Indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange-Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. • Orange blinking-Indicates that the printer... is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green-Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 5 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 6 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
... the control panel" on page 26. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off-Indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange-Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. • Orange blinking-Indicates that the printer... is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green-Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 5 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 6 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
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... to a computer using a USB cable. 1 2 WI F I PRINTING 3 4 5 6 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 Connect the printer to...
... to a computer using a USB cable. 1 2 WI F I PRINTING 3 4 5 6 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 Connect the printer to...
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... site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for wireless printing, but it is not turned on the computer screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to start using a USB cable. - Using the installation...
... site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for wireless printing, but it is not turned on the computer screen. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to start using a USB cable. - Using the installation...
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... connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below . Lexmark internal print servers are connected by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be either wired, wireless, or designed to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent...
... connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks appear below . Lexmark internal print servers are connected by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be either wired, wireless, or designed to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent...
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Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 32
Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 32
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...) • The type of your printer. 33 You need and where do I find it from your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of security used on the network (WEP, WPA...A laptop is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. If your existing wireless network: • The network name, also known as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. What ...
...) • The type of your printer. 33 You need and where do I find it from your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of security used on the network (WEP, WPA...A laptop is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. If your existing wireless network: • The network name, also known as the SSID • The wireless mode (the type of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. What ...
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... A network setup page lists your printer so you will print to the printer. 2 Identify the printer. 34 a Make all computers that only devices with the wireless print server. UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can print a network setup page only when an internal... wireless print server is enabled in your router and you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that came with matching MAC addresses can be...
... A network setup page lists your printer so you will print to the printer. 2 Identify the printer. 34 a Make all computers that only devices with the wireless print server. UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX Note: A list of MAC addresses can print a network setup page only when an internal... wireless print server is enabled in your router and you purchased the internal wireless print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that came with matching MAC addresses can be...
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Note: The remote computer is a unique number used by printing out the printer network setup page. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. c Click Properties. e Select Local Port, and then click New Port.... The new port is selected on remote subnets The printer software CD...located on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network as the computer. Wireless networking Finding IP addresses An IP address is the one of the server name and the distinctive printer name that is not attached to locate...
Note: The remote computer is a unique number used by printing out the printer network setup page. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. c Click Properties. e Select Local Port, and then click New Port.... The new port is selected on remote subnets The printer software CD...located on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network as the computer. Wireless networking Finding IP addresses An IP address is the one of the server name and the distinctive printer name that is not attached to locate...
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... Panel Printers. 3 Right-click your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have the ability to assign addresses. The signal strength listed on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information... more information, see your printer icon, and select Sharing. 4 Click Change sharing options. 5 Click Continue. 36 The farther two wireless devices are turned on your specific network, see the setup information that all print jobs across the network to assign themselves a unique IP...
... Panel Printers. 3 Right-click your network documentation or consult the person who set up the network. Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have the ability to assign addresses. The signal strength listed on the host computer) Windows Vista users only: 1 For more information... more information, see your printer icon, and select Sharing. 4 Click Change sharing options. 5 Click Continue. 36 The farther two wireless devices are turned on your specific network, see the setup information that all print jobs across the network to assign themselves a unique IP...
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Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using network adapters • Make sure the adapter connections are secure. • Make sure the computer is turned on. • Make sure you entered the correct IP address. 38 The wireless print server must also be set up a network in infrastructure mode. A wireless... share the same SSID and channel. Characteristics Communication Security Range Speed Infrastructure Ad hoc Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between devices router) More security options Determined by range and number of access points ...
Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using network adapters • Make sure the adapter connections are secure. • Make sure the computer is turned on. • Make sure you entered the correct IP address. 38 The wireless print server must also be set up a network in infrastructure mode. A wireless... share the same SSID and channel. Characteristics Communication Security Range Speed Infrastructure Ad hoc Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between devices router) More security options Determined by range and number of access points ...
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... hoc network. 5 Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for wireless installation. 7 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you . As part of the setup: a... Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the "Connect to a network" dialog under available networks, indicating...
... hoc network. 5 Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows. 6 Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for wireless installation. 7 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you . As part of the setup: a... Network and Internet. 2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network. 3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next. 4 Follow the instructions in the "Connect to a network" dialog under available networks, indicating...
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..., wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 7 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any capital letters. check box. 19 Click OK twice ...the Confirm network key box. 18 Select the This is a computer-to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 24 Store your network: a Right-click the...
..., wait a minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 7 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any capital letters. check box. 19 Click OK twice ...the Confirm network key box. 18 Select the This is a computer-to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 24 Store your network: a Right-click the...
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... photos Using recommended paper For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Choose default settings for printing. This selection is only displayed if the wireless adapter of the printer is detected, press . Retrieving and managing photos Understanding the Photo Card Mode... PictBridge. Note: If you connect a digital camera set to a supported mass storage format to the printer, you will be asked if you want to use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper.
... photos Using recommended paper For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Choose default settings for printing. This selection is only displayed if the wireless adapter of the printer is detected, press . Retrieving and managing photos Understanding the Photo Card Mode... PictBridge. Note: If you connect a digital camera set to a supported mass storage format to the printer, you will be asked if you want to use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper.
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... transfer photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel If the printer is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection, you can Specify the size of the photo or photos to the printer. 2 When the control panel display indicates, press . Notes: • The...
... transfer photos from a memory device to the computer using the control panel If the printer is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection, you can Specify the size of the photo or photos to the printer. 2 When the control panel display indicates, press . Notes: • The...