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...wirelessly 14 Information 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 ...
...wirelessly 14 Information 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 ...
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This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to do so. 1 Set up the printer 5 Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed to connect the printer.
This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to do so. 1 Set up the printer 5 Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed to connect the printer.
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Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. 21 kg (46.2 lbs.) Setup Guide (46.221lbksg.) September 2008 www.lexmark.com 5 1 4 2 3 When the printer is set up, allow clearance around it as shown. 1 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 2 508 mm (20.0 in.) 3 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 4 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 5 508 mm (20.0 in.) Setting up the printer 6
Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. 21 kg (46.2 lbs.) Setup Guide (46.221lbksg.) September 2008 www.lexmark.com 5 1 4 2 3 When the printer is set up, allow clearance around it as shown. 1 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 2 508 mm (20.0 in.) 3 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 4 304.8 mm (12.0 in.) 5 508 mm (20.0 in.) Setting up the printer 6
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CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to open it toward you to cool before touching. To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Y C M K Remove the right side cover. K M C Y Open the top door. Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it . K M C Y Y C M K Setting up the printer 7
CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The inside of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to open it toward you to cool before touching. To reduce the risk of the printer might be hot. Y C M K Remove the right side cover. K M C Y Open the top door. Grasp the front door at the side handholds, and then pull it . K M C Y Y C M K Setting up the printer 7
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Y C M K Y C M Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. K M C Y K M C Y Setting up the printer 8
Y C M K Y C M Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles, and then gently pulling away from the imaging kit. K M C Y K M C Y Setting up the printer 8
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Remove the packing rods and clips. Setting up the printer 9 Remove the red packing material.
Remove the packing rods and clips. Setting up the printer 9 Remove the red packing material.
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Setting up the printer 10 Push the toner cartridge until it clicks into the imaging kit by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Y C M K K M C Y Close the front and top doors. Replace the right side cover. Y C M K K M C Y Insert the toner cartridge into place.
Setting up the printer 10 Push the toner cartridge until it clicks into the imaging kit by aligning the rollers on the toner cartridge with the tracks. Y C M K K M C Y Close the front and top doors. Replace the right side cover. Y C M K K M C Y Insert the toner cartridge into place.
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Squeeze the width guide tabs on a level surface. Notice that the two width guides move in unison when you move just the right width guide. Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and then slide the width guides to the sides of the tray. Straighten the edges on the right guide as shown, and then slide the length guide to loosen them, and then fan them. Pull the tray completely out. Setting up the printer 11 Flex the sheets back and forth to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Install the dust cover. Do not fold or crease the paper.
Squeeze the width guide tabs on a level surface. Notice that the two width guides move in unison when you move just the right width guide. Squeeze the length guide tabs together as shown, and then slide the width guides to the sides of the tray. Straighten the edges on the right guide as shown, and then slide the length guide to loosen them, and then fan them. Pull the tray completely out. Setting up the printer 11 Flex the sheets back and forth to the correct position for the paper size being loaded. Install the dust cover. Do not fold or crease the paper.
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Setting up the printer 12 Note: Make sure that side guides are secure against the edges of the paper. Insert the tray. 16 Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. Make sure the paper guides are placed tightly against the edges of the paper so that the image is registered properly on the page.
Setting up the printer 12 Note: Make sure that side guides are secure against the edges of the paper. Insert the tray. 16 Load the paper stack with the recommended print side faceup. Make sure the paper guides are placed tightly against the edges of the paper so that the image is registered properly on the page.
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... need to a wired network using an Ethernet network" on page 18. Choosing a connection method 13 Connect directly to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 32. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to a wireless... using an Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a computer using a USB cable" on page 16. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the...
... need to a wired network using an Ethernet network" on page 18. Choosing a connection method 13 Connect directly to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 32. Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to a wireless... using an Ethernet cable For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a computer using a USB cable" on page 16. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the...
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... Select the key currently in the provided spaces. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer or the printer will not be able to distinguish it from other network devices. This identification number is not recommended. A list of security, you...devices with your system support person if you are AES or TKIP. If this address is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will also require the auto setting. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner ...
... Select the key currently in the provided spaces. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer or the printer will not be able to distinguish it from other network devices. This identification number is not recommended. A list of security, you...devices with your system support person if you are AES or TKIP. If this address is not specifically allowed on the wireless network, the printer will also require the auto setting. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner ...
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Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. 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. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 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. It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. 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. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 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.
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... is set up and working properly. • The computer 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 using Windows 16 Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so... and Documentation 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 connected to the same wireless network where you...
... is set up and working properly. • The computer 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 using Windows 16 Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so... and Documentation 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 connected to the same wireless network where you...
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... connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-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 between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer.
... connect the telephone cable. 8 Follow the on-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 between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8 for each computer.
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... the last six digits of the MAC address 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 the MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a ... menu, choose System Preferences. b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. c Click AirPort. 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...
... the last six digits of the MAC address 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 the MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a ... menu, choose System Preferences. b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. c Click AirPort. 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...
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... license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you... are using Macintosh 19 Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on your wireless network. Connecting to a wireless network using a ...
... license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. Configure the printer for wireless access 1 Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you... are using Macintosh 19 Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network. 5 Click Submit. 6 Open the AirPort application on your wireless network. Connecting to a wireless network using a ...
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... choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 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, choose AppleTalk. 8 From the second pop-up menu...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 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 2 Add the...
... choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 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, choose AppleTalk. 8 From the second pop-up menu...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 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 2 Add the...
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...wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are both connected to a working outlet. • The SSID is working properly. ... settings of the wireless network. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify the SSID the printer is secure). If you are not sure if your security information is correct, run the wireless...
...wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the computer from which you are both connected to a working outlet. • The SSID is working properly. ... settings of the wireless network. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify the SSID the printer is secure). If you are not sure if your security information is correct, run the wireless...
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... generally 100-150 feet. 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 appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. ... ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point: a...
... generally 100-150 feet. 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 appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. ... ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point: a...
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... place for future reference. End your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be able to access the printer over your wireless network. c From the Show pop-up your wireless network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier...
... place for future reference. End your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be able to access the printer over your wireless network. c From the Show pop-up your wireless network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier...