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All rights reserved. Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved. Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
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... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 14 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 14 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 16 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 18 Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Connecting using a USB cable...
... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 14 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 14 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 16 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 18 Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Connecting using a USB cable...
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Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed to do so. 1 Set up the printer 5 This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed to do so. 1 Set up the printer 5 This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
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...to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 33. Connect directly to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a ... Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using an Ethernet network" on page 18. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to set...
...to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 33. Connect directly to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a ... Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using an Ethernet network" on page 18. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to set...
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...you are not sure which channel to communicate on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. A list of security, you will also require the auto setting. Preparing to distinguish it from other network devices. or - Adding the printer to a network using the Advanced method, then you may...; Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID...
...you are not sure which channel to communicate on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. A list of security, you will also require the auto setting. Preparing to distinguish it from other network devices. or - Adding the printer to a network using the Advanced method, then you may...; Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID...
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It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page.
It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page.
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... are fully on and ready. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Make sure the printer and computer are using Windows 16 Software...
... are fully on and ready. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Make sure the printer and computer are using Windows 16 Software...
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... Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. b If your printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. 9 To...
... Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. b If your printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. 9 To...
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... address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. b From the Applications...
... address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. b From the Applications...
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... 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. b Double-click the installer package for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure as...
... 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. b Double-click the installer package for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure as...
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...Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. b For AppleTalk ...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications...3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu...
...Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. b For AppleTalk ...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 10 Click Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications...3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu...
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...computers on the wireless network. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away... from which you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is very helpful when ...
...computers on the wireless network. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is located away... from which you are performing a task. • The correct printer port is very helpful when ...
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... 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. ... 1 Type the IP address of your Web browser. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the wireless access point in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300...
... 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. ... 1 Type the IP address of your Web browser. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the wireless access point in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300...
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... This is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 b Type ipconfig. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go Applications. 2 From the Applications... Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is determined by...
... This is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 b Type ipconfig. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go Applications. 2 From the Applications... Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is determined by...
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...System Preferences. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be able to access the printer over your wireless network. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and ...symbols found on a keyboard. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 The SSID will not be : • ...
...System Preferences. The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be able to access the printer over your wireless network. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and ...symbols found on a keyboard. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 The SSID will not be : • ...
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... cable, try using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Note: ...horizontal or vertical. If you would like to have the ability to connect to your wireless network. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC address filtering...
... cable, try using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Note: ...horizontal or vertical. If you would like to have the ability to connect to your wireless network. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC address filtering...
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...63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Be sure to the printer. WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • ...Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to enter a different network. 2 Click...
...63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Be sure to the printer. WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • ...Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. WPA pre-shared key A valid WPA pre-shared key must be : • From 8 to enter a different network. 2 Click...
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...are unable to communicate with either the configuration of that the network equipment is correct. • Continue setting up the printer. 3 Enter the SSID, wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is a problem with devices on to the access point. THERE IS RF (... viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. Contact your access point documentation for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that network: 1 Select I want to enter a ...
...are unable to communicate with either the configuration of that the network equipment is correct. • Continue setting up the printer. 3 Enter the SSID, wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is a problem with devices on to the access point. THERE IS RF (... viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. Contact your access point documentation for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that network: 1 Select I want to enter a ...
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...in front of any obstacles. Note: If the power indicator light is communicating. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to the printer and not the flattened, rectangular end. • Unplug the USB cable and plug it is plugged in... entering all network information. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when no other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that the printer is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another ...
...in front of any obstacles. Note: If the power indicator light is communicating. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Wireless Setup Utility unable to the printer and not the flattened, rectangular end. • Unplug the USB cable and plug it is plugged in... entering all network information. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when no other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that the printer is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another ...
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... you are possible solutions. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on the...
... you are possible solutions. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on the...