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......4 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 4 Bypassing security warnings during software installation 4 Installing the printer on a wireless network 4 Wireless installation instructions (France only 5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 5 Configuring an IP address manually...5 Changing wireless settings after installation 5 Installing the printer on other computers 6 Advanced wireless setup 6 Creating an...
......4 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 4 Bypassing security warnings during software installation 4 Installing the printer on a wireless network 4 Wireless installation instructions (France only 5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 5 Configuring an IP address manually...5 Changing wireless settings after installation 5 Installing the printer on other computers 6 Advanced wireless setup 6 Creating an...
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...to write down the security key and SSID exactly, including any capital letters, and store it can allow the printer software to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you need to appear. If your wireless access point (wireless router) is using...WEP) security, the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Information you about the printer software being installed. b Click Run. Installing the printer on a keyboard. Use the table provided below to use your network resources without your CD or DVD drive. Using Macintosh...
...to write down the security key and SSID exactly, including any capital letters, and store it can allow the printer software to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you need to appear. If your wireless access point (wireless router) is using...WEP) security, the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Information you about the printer software being installed. b Click Run. Installing the printer on a keyboard. Use the table provided below to use your network resources without your CD or DVD drive. Using Macintosh...
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.... This is true if you have an internal print server installed and you want to set up your printer using the setup instructions provided. 4 If there is an associate/registration button on the back of the printer. Interpreting the colors of the box, the user's guide that came with the... box, or from the list. 5 When you want to connect to. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 5 Return to the computer screen, and ...
.... This is true if you have an internal print server installed and you want to set up your printer using the setup instructions provided. 4 If there is an associate/registration button on the back of the printer. Interpreting the colors of the box, the user's guide that came with the... box, or from the list. 5 When you want to connect to. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 5 Return to the computer screen, and ...
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...that network. b In the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is much less than the range of your printer for installing a configured printer on a keyboard. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network The recommended way to set up a standalone network between the...an infrastructure network, making it when running the wireless setup. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the network. You do not have an infrastructure network in the space...
...that network. b In the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is much less than the range of your printer for installing a configured printer on a keyboard. Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network The recommended way to set up a standalone network between the...an infrastructure network, making it when running the wireless setup. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the network. You do not have an infrastructure network in the space...
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... chose so you will be setting up menu. b Click Remove to delete the network from the list, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created. Note: Security is... select Open. 16 In the "Data encryption" list, select WEP. Make sure you will configure the printer for ad hoc networks. You must use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. wireless access points are displayed, provide the...
... chose so you will be setting up menu. b Click Remove to delete the network from the list, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created. Note: Security is... select Open. 16 In the "Data encryption" list, select WEP. Make sure you will configure the printer for ad hoc networks. You must use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. wireless access points are displayed, provide the...
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... wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder, and then double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 9 When prompted, provide the network name and/or the security information you copy the...
... wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder, and then double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 9 When prompted, provide the network name and/or the security information you copy the...
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... wireless network If you can sometimes interfere with the cable. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be a problem with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable... is generally 100-150 feet. These are other devices such as a printer option when sending a print job, you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for optimal ...
... wireless network If you can sometimes interfere with the cable. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be a problem with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable... is generally 100-150 feet. These are other devices such as a printer option when sending a print job, you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for optimal ...
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... one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to see if you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following: In Windows...a Click Start. Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print, try one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Check to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. b Click...
... one or more of the following: ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to see if you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following: In Windows...a Click Start. Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print, try one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Check to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. b Click...
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... MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Check the access point and, if necessary, turn it can find the MAC address?" MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to these devices. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your wireless network is not using security, then you are using WEP ...try to print again. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. For more of the access point. Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with no security is ...
... MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Check the access point and, if necessary, turn it can find the MAC address?" MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to these devices. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your wireless network is not using security, then you are using WEP ...try to print again. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. For more of the access point. Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the port with no security is ...
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...8226; In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from ." In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Network Connection. Try one or more of the...indicates that start with "Reply from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. b Select the appropriate connection from other network settings; Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is not positioned too closely...
...8226; In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from ." In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Network Connection. Try one or more of the...indicates that start with "Reply from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. b Select the appropriate connection from other network settings; Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is not positioned too closely...
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...x and y are sure the printer is a problem with no security is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the wireless network. This will not have a wireless print server installed. on the printer network setup page. If you attempt... to 63 ASCII characters. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have a...
...x and y are sure the printer is a problem with no security is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the wireless network. This will not have a wireless print server installed. on the printer network setup page. If you attempt... to 63 ASCII characters. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have a...
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... is connected to have a wireless print server attached or installed that they must have both wired and wireless devices. Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks are: • Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 2: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop...
... is connected to have a wireless print server attached or installed that they must have both wired and wireless devices. Internet Wireless network examples Four common wireless networks are: • Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 2: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop...
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... enabled in the MAC filter list. What is called MAC filtering. An example of an IP address is a series of numbers separated by viewing the printer network setup page. The IP address appears as four sets of letters and numbers located on an access point (router) so that only devices with... is a unique number used by periods. b Click All Programs Accessories. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. Refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD for more information on an IP network to the...
... enabled in the MAC filter list. What is called MAC filtering. An example of an IP address is a series of numbers separated by viewing the printer network setup page. The IP address appears as four sets of letters and numbers located on an access point (router) so that only devices with... is a unique number used by periods. b Click All Programs Accessories. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. Refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD for more information on an IP network to the...
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... channel Yes, including the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up the printer on a wireless network communicate with a wireless print server. The installation cable connects to any USB port on the printer. Devices on the wireless network must have a valid IP address ...the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach the small, square connector to range of the printer. What is using the installation CD that the computer is the difference between devices (wireless router) Security More security options Range Determined by ...
... channel Yes, including the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up the printer on a wireless network communicate with a wireless print server. The installation cable connects to any USB port on the printer. Devices on the wireless network must have a valid IP address ...the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach the small, square connector to range of the printer. What is using the installation CD that the computer is the difference between devices (wireless router) Security More security options Range Determined by ...
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...with the wireless access point (wireless router), or consult your computer can I improve wireless signal strength? How do I use my printer on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. If the signal is too weak, too distorted, or blocked... of security my network is using a USB cable) • Wireless network • Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously If you installed the wireless adapter in your computer, the adapter software probably placed an icon in antennas that are from other wireless devices or other ...
...with the wireless access point (wireless router), or consult your computer can I improve wireless signal strength? How do I use my printer on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. If the signal is too weak, too distorted, or blocked... of security my network is using a USB cable) • Wireless network • Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously If you installed the wireless adapter in your computer, the adapter software probably placed an icon in antennas that are from other wireless devices or other ...
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... A test to see if your wireless network by the device. You can be specified on a network. WPA2 A newer version of installation. Basic Service Set describes the type of a computer or printer. Unique addresses prevent conflicts. Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network AutoIP address BSS (Basic Service Set) channel DHCP (Dynamic...
... A test to see if your wireless network by the device. You can be specified on a network. WPA2 A newer version of installation. Basic Service Set describes the type of a computer or printer. Unique addresses prevent conflicts. Networking glossary ad hoc mode ad hoc network AutoIP address BSS (Basic Service Set) channel DHCP (Dynamic...
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... to print a network setup page 9 I information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 4 installation cable 19 installing network printer 18 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 4 on wireless network (Windows) 4 installing wireless printer additional computers 6 interference wireless network 20 IP address 18 configuring 5 IP ...installation (Windows) 5 printer cannot connect to wireless network 9 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 12, 13 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 11 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 14 Wi-Fi indicator description of colors 5 interpreting colors...
... to print a network setup page 9 I information needed for setting up printer on wireless network 4 installation cable 19 installing network printer 18 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 4 on wireless network (Windows) 4 installing wireless printer additional computers 6 interference wireless network 20 IP address 18 configuring 5 IP ...installation (Windows) 5 printer cannot connect to wireless network 9 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 12, 13 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 11 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 14 Wi-Fi indicator description of colors 5 interpreting colors...
User's Guide
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... compatibility...16 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network...17 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 17 Configuring an IP address manually...18 Changing wireless settings after installation...18 Installing the printer on other computers...19 Advanced wireless setup...20 Creating an...
... compatibility...16 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network...17 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 17 Configuring an IP address manually...18 Changing wireless settings after installation...18 Installing the printer on other computers...19 Advanced wireless setup...20 Creating an...
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... Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected to the computer 43 Maintaining the printer 45 Maintaining print cartridges...45 Installing print cartridges...45 Removing used print cartridges...46 Refilling print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Aligning the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...47 Wiping the...
... Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected to the computer 43 Maintaining the printer 45 Maintaining print cartridges...45 Installing print cartridges...45 Removing used print cartridges...46 Refilling print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Aligning the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...47 Wiping the...
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... software (Windows only 52 Setup troubleshooting...52 Power button is not lit ...52 Software did not install...53 Page does not print...54 Solving printer power problems ...56 Removing and reinstalling the software ...57 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...58 Wireless troubleshooting...58 Printing a network ...not lit...63 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 63 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 65 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only 67 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange...
... software (Windows only 52 Setup troubleshooting...52 Power button is not lit ...52 Software did not install...53 Page does not print...54 Solving printer power problems ...56 Removing and reinstalling the software ...57 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...58 Wireless troubleshooting...58 Printing a network ...not lit...63 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 63 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 65 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only 67 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange...