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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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... set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" 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 an ...Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a USB cable" on page 18. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to set up ...
... set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" 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 an ...Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a USB cable" on page 18. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to set up ...
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... to four in use any security information. This identification number is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. or - A list of addresses allowed by the wireless router. This is not recommended. Some ad hoc networks will not have any type of security... 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...
... to four in use any security information. This identification number is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not work wirelessly. or - A list of addresses allowed by the wireless router. This is not recommended. Some ad hoc networks will not have any type of security... 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. 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. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. 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. 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. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. 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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... computer are fully on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 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 and working properly. • The computer you are using Windows 16 Software and...
... computer are fully on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. 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 and working properly. • The computer you are using Windows 16 Software and...
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...-screen instructions to complete the software installation. 9 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. 1 2 Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable...
...-screen instructions to complete the software installation. 9 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. 1 2 Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB cable...
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... in the space provided below: MAC address 2 If your printer has faxing capabilities, connect the telephone cable. 3 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. Write the last six ...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. 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...
... in the space provided below: MAC address 2 If your printer has faxing capabilities, connect the telephone cable. 3 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. Write the last six ...Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. 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...
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...installer package for the printer to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. All necessary software is complete. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of security you use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select .... i Click Close when installation is installed on your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application...
...installer package for the printer to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. All necessary software is complete. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of security you use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select .... i Click Close when installation is installed on your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application...
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... Go menu, choose Applications. 2 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. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu...
... Go menu, choose Applications. 2 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. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu...
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... on the installation software CD. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless network. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that may interfere with the wireless signal. If you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The...
... on the installation software CD. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless network. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that may interfere with the wireless signal. If you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. • The...
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... Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Make sure the SSID the printer is generally 100-150 feet. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum... Prompt. Refer to these devices. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the...
... Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Make sure the SSID the printer is generally 100-150 feet. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum... Prompt. Refer to these devices. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the...
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...do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. c Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 The SSID appears. 5 Write down the SSID. Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10...menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to is determined by periods, such as four sets of the network the computer is connected to...
...do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. c Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 The SSID appears. 5 Write down the SSID. Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10...menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to is determined by periods, such as four sets of the network the computer is connected to...
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...WPA passphrase should be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up menu, select Airport....in a WEP key are stored. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. e Click TCP/IP. c From the Show pop-up your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are ...
...WPA passphrase should be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up menu, select Airport....in a WEP key are stored. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. e Click TCP/IP. c From the Show pop-up your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are ...
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... local network and to make these changes, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does...USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Try one . • Attach the cable directly to any visible damage to the USB cable, try using MAC address ...
... local network and to make these changes, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does...USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to the computer and the printer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Try one . • Attach the cable directly to any visible damage to the USB cable, try using MAC address ...
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...Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. 2 Attach the small, square connector to include any capital letters. ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are case-sensitive. Be sure to the printer. Network does not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WEP key or WPA pre-shared...KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Note: ASCII keys are several reasons ...
...Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. 2 Attach the small, square connector to include any capital letters. ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are case-sensitive. Be sure to the printer. Network does not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WEP key or WPA pre-shared...KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Note: ASCII keys are several reasons ...
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...connect to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the last screen, but the printer will be configured correctly for remote installations). THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the network equipment is not necessary to your access point documentation for assistance..... To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. Sources of the computer or the wireless network. THE PRINTER OR INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the...
...connect to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the last screen, but the printer will be configured correctly for remote installations). THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the network equipment is not necessary to your access point documentation for assistance..... To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference issues. Sources of the computer or the wireless network. THE PRINTER OR INSTALLING COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the...
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... on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can also be distorted or blocked by objects in the path between the access ... that a new device is plugged in front of any obstacles. USB ports can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can be so busy that the printer is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve...
... on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS POINT The wireless signal can also be distorted or blocked by objects in the path between the access ... that a new device is plugged in front of any obstacles. USB ports can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can be so busy that the printer is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can help resolve...
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... the system support person to the firewall whitelist. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to print...
... the system support person to the firewall whitelist. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to print...