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Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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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... using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 16. Connect to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using a USB cable" on page 33. Choosing a connection method ...
... using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 16. Connect to a computer using a USB cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using a USB cable" on page 33. Choosing a connection method ...
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... 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 ...you are not sure which channel to communicate on the printer or the printer will not work wirelessly. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not be set up to connect wirelessly 14 Check with matching MAC addresses can join the ...
... 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 ...you are not sure which channel to communicate on the printer or the printer will not work wirelessly. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will not be set up to connect wirelessly 14 Check with matching MAC addresses can join the ...
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Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on the 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 It will appear on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located 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 the 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 It will appear on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer.
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...connect the USB cable until instructed to a wireless network using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Make sure the printer and computer are fully on the screen. ... 3 Click Install. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 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 ...
...connect the USB cable until instructed to a wireless network using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. 1 2 Make sure the printer and computer are fully on the screen. ... 3 Click Install. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 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 ...
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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 use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB...
...-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 use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: a Temporarily connect a USB...
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... From the Go menu, choose Applications. Write the last six digits of the MAC address located on . 1 2 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. c ...printer on the MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer...
... From the Go menu, choose Applications. Write the last six digits of the MAC address located on . 1 2 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. c ...printer on the MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Connecting to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer...
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... screen, click Continue. b Double-click the installer package for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on your computer to use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19.... d Click Continue again after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to the page where the wireless settings information is complete. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the CD or DVD drive. b Click Network...
... screen, click Continue. b Double-click the installer package for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on your computer to use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19.... d Click Continue again after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to the page where the wireless settings information is complete. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the CD or DVD drive. b Click Network...
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... first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk. 8 From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone. 9 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the 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. 10 ...
... first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk. 8 From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone. 9 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the 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. 10 ...
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...when troubleshooting the network configuration of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is using WPA security). • The printer is secure). Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the installation software...between the access point and the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that could block the wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the printer, including the IP address and MAC...
...when troubleshooting the network configuration of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The printer is using WPA security). • The printer is secure). Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the installation software...between the access point and the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that could block the wireless signal. For most networks, the printer should be within the range of the printer, including the IP address and MAC...
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... site. • If there are other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference ...earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of your Web browser. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling ...
... site. • If there are other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference ...earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of your Web browser. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling ...
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...double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of the wireless access point, then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu Œ System Preferences. c Click AirPort...2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the ...
...double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in the address field of the wireless access point, then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu Œ System Preferences. c Click AirPort...2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the ...
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... name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you are connected to access the printer over your VPN session and try printing again. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a safe...
... name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you are connected to access the printer over your VPN session and try printing again. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a safe...
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...connection. • Make sure the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable, try using MAC ...be added. Note: If you do not know how to make these changes, see the documentation that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on the front or the back of the computer, and may be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the same ...
...connection. • Make sure the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable, try using MAC ...be added. Note: If you do not know how to make these changes, see the documentation that some organizations will lose your connection to a wireless printer on the front or the back of the computer, and may be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the same ...
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... Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are several reasons why the target network might not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are case-sensitive. Hexadecimal characters are...8226; Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. NETWORK DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in the network list because they do not broadcast their SSIDs. ...
... Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are several reasons why the target network might not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are case-sensitive. Hexadecimal characters are...8226; Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. NETWORK DOES NOT BROADCAST ITS SSID Some networks will not appear in the network list because they do not broadcast their SSIDs. ...
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... Click Next and continue the installation. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of the computer or the wireless network. THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to your access ...the access point broadcasts on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is a problem with devices on to communicate with either the configuration of RF interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer by rearranging the network and...
... Click Next and continue the installation. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of the computer or the wireless network. THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is not necessary to your access ...the access point broadcasts on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is a problem with devices on to communicate with either the configuration of RF interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer by rearranging the network and...
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.... Try one or more of the following: The printer is not powered on • Turn the printer on. • Verify that the printer is configured for the network, manually entering all network information. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that the square end ... of people Note: Place the access point above or in front of any obstacles. 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 point and the...
.... Try one or more of the following: The printer is not powered on • Turn the printer on. • Verify that the printer is configured for the network, manually entering all network information. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to be so busy that the square end ... of people Note: Place the access point above or in front of any obstacles. 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 point and the...
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... PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again. • Try uninstalling, and then reinstalling the printer driver. 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 PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the...
... PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again. • Try uninstalling, and then reinstalling the printer driver. 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 PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the...
