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...existing ad hoc wireless network 12 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...12 Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network..........13 Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...... firewall on the computer 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...17 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 18 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during ...
...existing ad hoc wireless network 12 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...12 Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network..........13 Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...... firewall on the computer 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...17 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 18 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during ...
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... a Click Start. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for wireless printing, you need to configure the printer again, although you will need to set up the printer on each computer to install the driver. ...desktop. 2 Double-click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. This is set up and working properly. • The computer you about the printer software being installed. ASCII characters are using...
... a Click Start. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for wireless printing, you need to configure the printer again, although you will need to set up the printer on each computer to install the driver. ...desktop. 2 Double-click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. This is set up and working properly. • The computer you about the printer software being installed. ASCII characters are using...
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... you want to use the network shown, select Connect to a wireless network and is ready for use. • Blinking green means that the printer internal print server is the letter of the following : - Installing the printer on your box is turned on a wireless network. In Windows Vista a Click . Interpreting the colors...
... you want to use the network shown, select Connect to a wireless network and is ready for use. • Blinking green means that the printer internal print server is the letter of the following : - Installing the printer on your box is turned on a wireless network. In Windows Vista a Click . Interpreting the colors...
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...the computer. 2 Close any "New Hardware Found" screens that describes how you encounter difficulties during wireless configuration. e Click Add. 3 A second print queue will need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to a USB port on the back of the printer. See related topics on ...currently set up for your printer. Attach the other end to the computer during configuration. d Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, ...
...the computer. 2 Close any "New Hardware Found" screens that describes how you encounter difficulties during wireless configuration. e Click Add. 3 A second print queue will need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to a USB port on the back of the printer. See related topics on ...currently set up for your printer. Attach the other end to the computer during configuration. d Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, ...
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...Ethernet network. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on a wireless network 10 Installing the printer on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug... Select your printer. 5 Click Add. Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the network. 3 Add the printer (see "Add the printer" on an Ethernet network...
...Ethernet network. In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on a wireless network 10 Installing the printer on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug... Select your printer. 5 Click Add. Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the network. 3 Add the printer (see "Add the printer" on an Ethernet network...
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... monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other computers on your network has Internet access, try using a new one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the ...the cable. All devices on the same wireless network using . Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your computer. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the following : • The power supply is connected to verify ...
... monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other computers on your network has Internet access, try using a new one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the ...the cable. All devices on the same wireless network using . Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your computer. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the following : • The power supply is connected to verify ...
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... where settings are connected to the printer. b Click All Programs Accessories. d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. If the SSIDs are attempting to set up the printer on your network. Why isn't my printer in the list...point (wireless router) into the address field of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . If you are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up a wireless printer on the same wireless network as 192.168.2.134. In the Wireless section, look for the...
... where settings are connected to the printer. b Click All Programs Accessories. d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. If the SSIDs are attempting to set up the printer on your network. Why isn't my printer in the list...point (wireless router) into the address field of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . If you are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up a wireless printer on the same wireless network as 192.168.2.134. In the Wireless section, look for the...
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...browser and accessing any site. • If there are possible solutions. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If the install screen does not appear automatically after you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear... b Click Run. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on...
...browser and accessing any site. • If there are possible solutions. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If the install screen does not appear automatically after you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear... b Click Run. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on...
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...Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Printers and Faxes. b Click Control Panel. End your VPN session and try printing again. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using the most recent update available from your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 ...wireless printer from the manufacturer. From the menu, select Use Printer Online. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you do this so that the printer can...
...Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Printers and Faxes. b Click Control Panel. End your VPN session and try printing again. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using the most recent update available from your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 ...wireless printer from the manufacturer. From the menu, select Use Printer Online. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you do this so that the printer can...
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...possible solutions. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. b Click Printers and Faxes. 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 the printer and/or wireless... column of the selected port indicates that reception improves if you are pointing straight up for wireless networking but cannot connect to print again. ASCII characters are changed. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. 6 Click OK, and then try...
...possible solutions. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. b Click Printers and Faxes. 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 the printer and/or wireless... column of the selected port indicates that reception improves if you are pointing straight up for wireless networking but cannot connect to print again. ASCII characters are changed. The selected port has a check beside it in the Description column. 6 Click OK, and then try...
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... to have power saving settings enabled, you may see this message again after you are sure the printer is on your wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may be blocking the wireless signal. If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, ...Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to the network, there may see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print wirelessly. For more information on locating IP addresses, refer to operate on the printer network setup page. This will not allow users to most Virtual...
... to have power saving settings enabled, you may see this message again after you are sure the printer is on your wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may be blocking the wireless signal. If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, ...Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to the network, there may see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print wirelessly. For more information on locating IP addresses, refer to operate on the printer network setup page. This will not allow users to most Virtual...
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...OPERATING PROPERLY • Try to a power source and is turned on . MAKE SURE THE PRINTER POWER IS ON Make sure the printer is connected to print a network setup page. • Verify that the network mask is turned on . Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to a ...8226; Verify that the IP address is correct for your network. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS VALID NETWORK SETTINGS Print a network setup page from the printer and check the following. Cannot print to the cable may not be obvious. Troubleshooting a printer on an Ethernet network Printer does not appear in ...
...OPERATING PROPERLY • Try to a power source and is turned on . MAKE SURE THE PRINTER POWER IS ON Make sure the printer is connected to print a network setup page. • Verify that the network mask is turned on . Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to a ...8226; Verify that the IP address is correct for your network. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER HAS VALID NETWORK SETTINGS Print a network setup page from the printer and check the following. Cannot print to the cable may not be obvious. Troubleshooting a printer on an Ethernet network Printer does not appear in ...
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... wireless network, view the security settings on the wireless network must know how to access the built-in the area to connect to have a wireless print server attached or installed that can find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? If the SSID of your system support person. A valid WEP key has...
... wireless network, view the security settings on the wireless network must know how to access the built-in the area to connect to have a wireless print server attached or installed that can find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? If the SSID of your system support person. A valid WEP key has...
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... of security (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) used on a network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with internal print servers built in them so that came with your wireless access point (wireless router), see the Web page associated with each other over a network, they...
... of security (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) used on a network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with internal print servers built in them so that came with your wireless access point (wireless router), see the Web page associated with each other over a network, they...
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...access point (wireless router). Another factor is interference from each device Yes Yes Same SSID Yes, including the wireless Yes access point Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using . Try double-clicking this icon, and it is using the installation CD ... and channel that the computer is that came with the printer. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the printer with a wireless print server. Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it offers: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster ...
...access point (wireless router). Another factor is interference from each device Yes Yes Same SSID Yes, including the wireless Yes access point Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using . Try double-clicking this icon, and it is using the installation CD ... and channel that the computer is that came with the printer. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the printer with a wireless print server. Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it offers: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster ...
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...addresses. REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE Other types of objects absorb enough to avoid signal absorption. Avoid using microwaves and cordless phones when printing over a network is not blocked by such objects. Printers can block the signal. All objects absorb part of the wireless ...a device instead of interference can also prevent legitimate access if you are a more of interference where possible. MAC address filtering can cause printing issues that are available on a network has a MAC address. How do so. Frequently asked questions 29 What is slightly weakened. IP...
...addresses. REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE Other types of objects absorb enough to avoid signal absorption. Avoid using microwaves and cordless phones when printing over a network is not blocked by such objects. Printers can block the signal. All objects absorb part of the wireless ...a device instead of interference can also prevent legitimate access if you are a more of interference where possible. MAC address filtering can cause printing issues that are available on a network has a MAC address. How do so. Frequently asked questions 29 What is slightly weakened. IP...
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... on the wireless network must be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to as its key index. What is not automatically assigned, you will be configured with as many as you are numbered...
... on the wireless network must be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to as its key index. What is not automatically assigned, you will be configured with as many as you are numbered...
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... BSS (Basic Service Set) channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP IP address DHCP server infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network adapter/card network hub A setting for ... test to see if your computer can connect different networks together UAA (Universally Administered Address) An address assigned to a network printer or print server by a DHCP server A computer or router that gives a unique IP address to each device on the network router A device ...
... BSS (Basic Service Set) channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP IP address DHCP server infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network adapter/card network hub A setting for ... test to see if your computer can connect different networks together UAA (Universally Administered Address) An address assigned to a network printer or print server by a DHCP server A computer or router that gives a unique IP address to each device on the network router A device ...
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... computers installing wireless printer 5 AliceBox 6 appliances wireless network 29 assigning IP address 31 C cable installation 27 USB 27 cannot print to network printer 24 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 7 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 7 Club Internet ...available message 22 configuring IP address 6 connection configurations 29 E Ethernet 9, 29 Ethernet network information needed for setting up Ethernet printing 23 Ethernet networking for Macintosh 23 for Windows 23 Ethernet setup information needed for 23 F finding MAC address 29 finding IP ...
... computers installing wireless printer 5 AliceBox 6 appliances wireless network 29 assigning IP address 31 C cable installation 27 USB 27 cannot print to network printer 24 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 7 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 7 Club Internet ...available message 22 configuring IP address 6 connection configurations 29 E Ethernet 9, 29 Ethernet network information needed for setting up Ethernet printing 23 Ethernet networking for Macintosh 23 for Windows 23 Ethernet setup information needed for 23 F finding MAC address 29 finding IP ...
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...5 wired (Ethernet) networking for Macintosh 23 wired (Ethernet) networking for Windows 23 wireless 7, 9, 29 Macintosh 7 printer does not print 17 troubleshooting 17, 22 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 13 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc ...security 25 security information 26 signal strength 28 SSID 25 troubleshooting 13 types of wireless networks 28 wireless network compatibility 5 wireless print server not installed 22 wireless settings changing after installation (Mac) 7 wireless setup information needed for 5 wireless signal strength 28...
...5 wired (Ethernet) networking for Macintosh 23 wired (Ethernet) networking for Windows 23 wireless 7, 9, 29 Macintosh 7 printer does not print 17 troubleshooting 17, 22 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 13 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc ...security 25 security information 26 signal strength 28 SSID 25 troubleshooting 13 types of wireless networks 28 wireless network compatibility 5 wireless print server not installed 22 wireless settings changing after installation (Mac) 7 wireless setup information needed for 5 wireless signal strength 28...