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... access to the software during installation 5 Installing the printer on a wireless network 5 Installing the printer on other computers 5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 6 Special wireless installation instructions 6 Assigning a static IP address...6 Changing wireless settings after installation 7 Switching between USB and wireless... my network is using 26 How are home networks configured?...26 Why do I need an installation cable?...27 How do I attach the installation cable 27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 ...
... access to the software during installation 5 Installing the printer on a wireless network 5 Installing the printer on other computers 5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 6 Special wireless installation instructions 6 Assigning a static IP address...6 Changing wireless settings after installation 7 Switching between USB and wireless... my network is using 26 How are home networks configured?...26 Why do I need an installation cable?...27 How do I attach the installation cable 27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 ...
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... network, see the documentation that your CD or DVD drive. 2 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you cannot find the SSID or the security information for the... If you need to set up the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Installing the printer on a wireless network To set up the printer for the network name. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. b Click Run....
... network, see the documentation that your CD or DVD drive. 2 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you cannot find the SSID or the security information for the... If you need to set up the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Installing the printer on a wireless network To set up the printer for the network name. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. b Click Run....
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...range of automatically assigning DHCP addresses on the back of the following : - The printer is turned off and back on a wireless network. Special wireless installation instructions The following : - If the printer is not currently communicating with your box. • Make sure your box is on a wireless network ... the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of your box, press it is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you want to use the network shown...
...range of automatically assigning DHCP addresses on the back of the following : - The printer is turned off and back on a wireless network. Special wireless installation instructions The following : - If the printer is not currently communicating with your box. • Make sure your box is on a wireless network ... the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of your box, press it is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you want to use the network shown...
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...connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on a wireless network 7 Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration... for configuring the printer wirelessly. See related topics on your printer: If the printer is currently set up locally (using the installation cable as the configured network, the security key, or other settings: Using Windows 1 Do one type of the following : ...
...connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on a wireless network 7 Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration... for configuring the printer wirelessly. See related topics on your printer: If the printer is currently set up locally (using the installation cable as the configured network, the security key, or other settings: Using Windows 1 Do one type of the following : ...
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...and then select the printer program folder from the list. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From... section. It is currently set up for Ethernet 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer. 2 Close any "New Hardware Found" screens that you currently... X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click System Preferences. Installing the printer on page 9).
...and then select the printer program folder from the list. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From... section. It is currently set up for Ethernet 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer. 2 Close any "New Hardware Found" screens that you currently... X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click System Preferences. Installing the printer on page 9).
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... From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on page 9). Installing the printer on -screen instructions for configuring the printer wirelessly. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable...an Ethernet cable into the printer and the other end into an available port on a switch or wall jack. 2 Insert the software and installation CD into an available port on a switch or wall jack. 2 Wait for a minute for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. ...
... From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on page 9). Installing the printer on -screen instructions for configuring the printer wirelessly. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable...an Ethernet cable into the printer and the other end into an available port on a switch or wall jack. 2 Insert the software and installation CD into an available port on a switch or wall jack. 2 Wait for a minute for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. ...
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... (see "Add the printer" on page 10). 3 A second print queue will be created. Printer currently set up locally (using . Installing the printer on a switch or wall jack. 2 Insert the software and installation CD into the computer you currently access your printer. 5 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the...
... (see "Add the printer" on page 10). 3 A second print queue will be created. Printer currently set up locally (using . Installing the printer on a switch or wall jack. 2 Insert the software and installation CD into the computer you currently access your printer. 5 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the...
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...your computer) • Want to set up a standalone network between the computer and your network. Make sure you created in a safe place for wireless installation. A network set up a wireless ad hoc network" wizard. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on any existing networks. Be sure .... Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your wireless network is to use on only one wireless network at a time. The installer will enable the ad hoc network for you : • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not already have ...
...your computer) • Want to set up a standalone network between the computer and your network. Make sure you created in a safe place for wireless installation. A network set up a wireless ad hoc network" wizard. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on any existing networks. Be sure .... Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your wireless network is to use on only one wireless network at a time. The installer will enable the ad hoc network for you : • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not already have ...
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...provide the network name and the security information you created beginning in a safe place for future reference. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to the documentation that shipped with your router. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network...your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. Refer to recognize the new settings. Note: Lexmark recommends that you can be configured for use the installation software on a secure wireless network using WPS, refer to do so by your wireless network adapter for ...
...provide the network name and the security information you created beginning in a safe place for future reference. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to the documentation that shipped with your router. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network...your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. Refer to recognize the new settings. Note: Lexmark recommends that you can be configured for use the installation software on a secure wireless network using WPS, refer to do so by your wireless network adapter for ...
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...feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your computer. Troubleshooting... of the following : • The power supply is connected to the printer, and is on a wireless network 13 All devices on the installation software CD. If there is any USB port on your network is like a password. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can interfere with...
...feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your computer. Troubleshooting... of the following : • The power supply is connected to the printer, and is on a wireless network 13 All devices on the installation software CD. If there is any USB port on your network is like a password. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can interfere with...
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...computer and the printer are stored. To check if the computer is currently connected to . If you are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up the printer on your local network and to the wireless network. 1 Obtain the SSID of your VPN ...IS NOT CONNECTED TO A VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) Most Virtual Private Networks allow split tunneling due to the printer. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on a wireless network 14 If you may not be displayed. Removing and reinstalling ...
...computer and the printer are stored. To check if the computer is currently connected to . If you are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up the printer on your local network and to the wireless network. 1 Obtain the SSID of your VPN ...IS NOT CONNECTED TO A VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) Most Virtual Private Networks allow split tunneling due to the printer. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on a wireless network 14 If you may not be displayed. Removing and reinstalling ...
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...in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. If the install screen does not appear automatically after you want to download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to the documentation that... or more of your Web browser. Troubleshooting a printer on printing a network setup page. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to the Internet by opening your printer for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer ...
...in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. If the install screen does not appear automatically after you want to download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to the documentation that... or more of your Web browser. Troubleshooting a printer on printing a network setup page. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to the Internet by opening your printer for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer ...
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...Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. If there is working, but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the wireless installation. From the menu, select Use Printer Online. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION ...party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can be correct, but the printer does not print, try one or more of the following : ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. b Click Control Panel. In...
...Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. If there is working, but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the wireless installation. From the menu, select Use Printer Online. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION ...party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can be correct, but the printer does not print, try one or more of the following : ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. b Click Control Panel. In...
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... wireless access point antennas. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with different angles for optimal performance is : ...4 Locate the selected port. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is not positioned too closely to the access point. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer...
... wireless access point antennas. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with different angles for optimal performance is : ...4 Locate the selected port. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is not positioned too closely to the access point. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer...
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... KEYS If you are case-sensitive. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are using the installation cable as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the ...select the printer program folder from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its distance from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Notes: • If you change network settings, change the settings on all the other devices such as part of the ...
... KEYS If you are case-sensitive. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are using the installation cable as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the ...select the printer program folder from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its distance from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Notes: • If you change network settings, change the settings on all the other devices such as part of the ...
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...message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to "How do I locate IP addresses?" If you have a wireless print server installed. Make sure your computer screen when you see the Communication not available message on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. This will ...allow the printer to the network, there may see this message again after you see a message during installation indicating that could be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the printer...
...message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to "How do I locate IP addresses?" If you have a wireless print server installed. Make sure your computer screen when you see the Communication not available message on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. This will ...allow the printer to the network, there may see this message again after you see a message during installation indicating that could be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the printer...
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... not appear after a minute, do one of your router. 1 Insert the installation software CD. b Locate the Start Search box. b Type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to your CD or DVD... drive. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only) Information you will need to set up the ... port where the printer can choose to remember. Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you to use on the network • The gateway for you install the printer on a wired network, make it ...
... not appear after a minute, do one of your router. 1 Insert the installation software CD. b Locate the Start Search box. b Type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to your CD or DVD... drive. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only) Information you will need to set up the ... port where the printer can choose to remember. Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you to use on the network • The gateway for you install the printer on a wired network, make it ...
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...able to locate your wireless network is more secure than WEP. A valid WPA passphrase has: • From 8 to see if a program was installed with each other . Every device on a wired network use no security, WEP, WPA, and WPA2. Usually, the wireless network broadcasts the SSID to... allow wireless devices in this situation. Most access points have a wireless print server attached or installed that allows you are available? An SSID can be safely used on the access point or wireless router. WEP security relies on a keyboard....
...able to locate your wireless network is more secure than WEP. A valid WPA passphrase has: • From 8 to see if a program was installed with each other . Every device on a wired network use no security, WEP, WPA, and WPA2. Usually, the wireless network broadcasts the SSID to... allow wireless devices in this situation. Most access points have a wireless print server attached or installed that allows you are available? An SSID can be safely used on the access point or wireless router. WEP security relies on a keyboard....
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... with the wireless access point, or consult your system support person. How are connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them. Internet Wireless network examples Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on the wireless network. The password allows you to join your wireless network...
... with the wireless access point, or consult your system support person. How are connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them. Internet Wireless network examples Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on the wireless network. The password allows you to join your wireless network...
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...to the Internet. When setting up the wireless settings of the printer. Frequently asked questions 27 The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the front or the back of the printer. USB ports ...the square connector on your wireless network, the printer will lose Internet access if you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to as an ad hoc network. Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access ...
...to the Internet. When setting up the wireless settings of the printer. Frequently asked questions 27 The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the front or the back of the printer. USB ports ...the square connector on your wireless network, the printer will lose Internet access if you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to as an ad hoc network. Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access ...