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... 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 or off 29... 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 a network...36 Sharing the printer on a network ...36 Configure network printers ...37 Types of wireless networks ...38 ...
... 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 or off 29... 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 a network...36 Sharing the printer on a network ...36 Configure network printers ...37 Types of wireless networks ...38 ...
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...fax automatically...93 Sending a fax using the software...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......101 Setup Troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit ...101 Software does not install ...102 Page does not print ...103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port...
...fax automatically...93 Sending a fax using the software...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......101 Setup Troubleshooting...101 Incorrect language appears on the display 101 Power button is not lit ...101 Software does not install ...102 Page does not print ...103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port...
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Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 113 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...114 Checking 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 4 x ...
Printer cannot connect to the wireless network 113 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...114 Checking 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 4 x ...
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... Guide is included on your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by The installation screen appears. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. systems, see the Mac Help: 2 Click Documentation. ... Maintaining the printer 1 Insert the CD. • Connecting the printer to find The User's Guide: Comprehensive Version gives you When you install the printer software, the User's Guide: instructions for using the printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. 1...
... Guide is included on your desktop, • Faxing (if supported by The installation screen appears. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. systems, see the Mac Help: 2 Click Documentation. ... Maintaining the printer 1 Insert the CD. • Connecting the printer to find The User's Guide: Comprehensive Version gives you When you install the printer software, the User's Guide: instructions for using the printer and other software, if your printer connects to a computer. 1...
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...8226; Mac Help Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Initial setup directions Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Attaches to be found ...on the product purchased. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. • Installation software for Windows and Macintosh 5 Getting Started 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Installation cable WI F I PRINTING 1 2 3 Description Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of...
...8226; Mac Help Printed booklet that serves as a guide. Note: Complete user information (User's Guide or Mac Help) can be installed into the printer. Initial setup directions Connects the printer to the computer temporarily during some methods of the printer. Attaches to be found ...on the product purchased. Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown. • Installation software for Windows and Macintosh 5 Getting Started 6 Quick Setup sheet 7 Installation cable WI F I PRINTING 1 2 3 Description Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of...
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For more information, see "Using 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 ...
For more information, see "Using 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 ...
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Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of the paper • Remove paper jams. For more information, see "Paper jam ... the printer to a wireless network. 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 a power source. 2 1 17 server) 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
Warning: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 5 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of the paper • Remove paper jams. For more information, see "Paper jam ... the printer to a wireless network. 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 a power source. 2 1 17 server) 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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Understanding the printer software Using the software that installed with your printer, and do not indicate a problem. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Notes: • The alignment page may differ ... may not be applicable. The following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Depending on the alignment page are normal, and do many other tasks. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo...
Understanding the printer software Using the software that installed with your printer, and do not indicate a problem. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Notes: • The alignment page may differ ... may not be applicable. The following : • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Select Productivity Studio. Depending on the alignment page are normal, and do many other tasks. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo...
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... icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Print projects such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Note: Wait until scanning is a complete guide to : - Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink ...
... icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. Print, scan, copy, and fax. - Print projects such as printing photos, troubleshooting printing problems, installing print cartridges, and performing maintenance tasks. Note: Wait until scanning is a complete guide to : - Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop...: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Select Solution Center. Troubleshooting • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink ...
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...software applications. 2 Insert the software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Select this option if you want to connect the printer to a wireless network. If you when...that tells you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer. • Green indicates that the printer is unable to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer ...
...software applications. 2 Insert the software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Select this option if you want to connect the printer to a wireless network. If you when...that tells you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer. • Green indicates that the printer is unable to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer ...
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Security Information Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. To turn the voice notification on your computer. 30 For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on or ...one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK.
Security Information Third-party applications, including anti-virus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. To turn the voice notification on your computer. 30 For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to run on or ...one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 3 Click Solution Center. 4 Click Advanced. 5 Click Printing Status. 6 Select or clear Play voice notification for printing events. 7 Click OK.
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...on a wireless network use cables to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them . For a device to be either wired, wireless, or designed to have a wireless print server attached or installed that they must have both wired and wireless devices.... There are different ways a network can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other . Devices on a wired network use radio...
...on a wireless network use cables to communicate with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them . For a device to be either wired, wireless, or designed to have a wireless print server attached or installed that they must have both wired and wireless devices.... There are different ways a network can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with each other . Devices on a wired network use radio...
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... of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. If your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through...
... of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. If your printer has a factory installed internal wireless print server, the MAC address is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through...
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If MAC filtering is installed in a Windows environment 1 Prepare the computers to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print Sharing. Sharing a printer in the printer. See ... when an internal wireless print server is enabled in the MAC filter list. Note: You can be allowed to the printer. 2 Identify the printer. 34 b Install the printer software on all computers printing to share the printer.
If MAC filtering is installed in a Windows environment 1 Prepare the computers to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print Sharing. Sharing a printer in the printer. See ... when an internal wireless print server is enabled in the MAC filter list. Note: You can be allowed to the printer. 2 Identify the printer. 34 b Install the printer software on all computers printing to share the printer.
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... was specified in the form \\server \printer. h Click Close on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. d Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.... A unique IP address means no two devices on the Printer Ports...can automatically find the printers that is selected on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address during printer software installation. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can locate the printer IP address by devices on an IP...
... was specified in the form \\server \printer. h Click Close on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. d Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.... A unique IP address means no two devices on the Printer Ports...can automatically find the printers that is selected on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address during printer software installation. Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets The printer software CD can locate the printer IP address by devices on an IP...
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... 192.168.0.100. For more likely it is that transmit and receive radio signals. 3 Press Enter. During the Direct IP printing installation of numbers separated by the network using this address. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other , the more ...four sets of printer software, the IP address is visible in antennas that the communication signal will reference the MAC address of the installation, sends all relevant devices are from the available list. The farther two wireless devices are turned on a network Follow the instructions ...
... 192.168.0.100. For more likely it is that transmit and receive radio signals. 3 Press Enter. During the Direct IP printing installation of numbers separated by the network using this address. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other , the more ...four sets of printer software, the IP address is visible in antennas that the communication signal will reference the MAC address of the installation, sends all relevant devices are from the available list. The farther two wireless devices are turned on a network Follow the instructions ...
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...select Sharing. 4 Click Shared as, and assign a name to your printer. 5 Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete. Refresh Click Refresh to have direct network attached printers. Add printers Specify remote subnets that may have the Configuration Utility ...your system support person for more information. A printer object will copy a subset of the printer software from the host computer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers (on remote subnets. Note: The software does not automatically configure printers found on the...
...select Sharing. 4 Click Shared as, and assign a name to your printer. 5 Follow the directions on the computer screen until installation is complete. Refresh Click Refresh to have direct network attached printers. Add printers Specify remote subnets that may have the Configuration Utility ...your system support person for more information. A printer object will copy a subset of the printer software from the host computer. Installing the shared printer on other network computers (on remote subnets. Note: The software does not automatically configure printers found on the...
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... because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup Tips for using the installation CD that came with the printer. The wireless print server must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel. A simple... Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is called ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. In addition, they must have a valid IP address and be configured with the same SSID and channel...
... because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup Tips for using the installation CD that came with the printer. The wireless print server must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel. A simple... Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is called ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode. In addition, they must have a valid IP address and be configured with the same SSID and channel...
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...network between the computer and your printer. c Go to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). The installer will enable the ad hoc network for you. You must be either 5 or 13 characters. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using...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 created in the pop-up menu, click it.
...network between the computer and your printer. c Go to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). The installer will enable the ad hoc network for you. You must be either 5 or 13 characters. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network using...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 created in the pop-up menu, click it.
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...8226; If the network does not appear, 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. Make sure you copy it when running the wireless setup. b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • ...is listed but the computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using the installation cable as part of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a security code. 16 Write down the security code you ...
...8226; If the network does not appear, 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. Make sure you copy it when running the wireless setup. b Select View Available Wireless Networks. • ...is listed but the computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using the installation cable as part of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. 17 Type the same security code in a security code. 16 Write down the security code you ...