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Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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... to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28 USB setup and connection...28 Connecting using an Ethernet network 29...
... to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28 USB setup and connection...28 Connecting using an Ethernet network 29...
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... 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 is also referred to as an additional layer of security, you ...will not be able to communicate on the network. - Select the key currently in the provided spaces. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless Mode (...
... 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 is also referred to as an additional layer of security, you ...will not be able to communicate on the network. - Select the key currently in the provided spaces. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless Mode (...
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The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page. It will appear 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 11 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the 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.
The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page. It will appear 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 11 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the 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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... a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu ... the Readme file. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Finder desktop, click Go Applications. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 15 f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. 3 Open the Safari browser...
... a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu ... the Readme file. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Finder desktop, click Go Applications. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 15 f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. 3 Open the Safari browser...
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...; 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. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 b For AppleTalk printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5... 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go 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, ...
...; 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. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 b For AppleTalk printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5... 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go 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, ...
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... (AES or TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is for the wireless access point (on the wireless network. For more information on the Software and Documentation CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 If you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or...away from which you are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is selected. • The computer and printer are performing a task. ...
... (AES or TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is for the wireless access point (on the wireless network. For more information on the Software and Documentation CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 If you are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or...away from which you are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is selected. • The computer and printer are performing a task. ...
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...browser and accessing any site. • If there are other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 These are not sure how to these devices. Try one of the following : Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the... sure your Web browser. If you are possible solutions. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your computer. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE ...
...browser and accessing any site. • If there are other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Troubleshooting wireless setup 18 These are not sure how to these devices. Try one of the following : Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the... sure your Web browser. If you are possible solutions. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your computer. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE ...
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...settings are stored. b Type ipconfig. If you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 This is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. c Click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway"...with the numbers 10 or 169. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to Step 2. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is determined by...
...settings are stored. b Type ipconfig. If you copy the network information down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 This is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. c Click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway"...with the numbers 10 or 169. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to Step 2. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is determined by...
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... you will be able to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 b Click Network. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are stored. c From the Show pop-up ..." entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless network. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. The SSID will not...
... you will be able to 63 ASCII characters. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 b Click Network. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are stored. c From the Show pop-up ..." entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be : • From 8 to access the printer over your wireless network. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. The SSID will not...
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... with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB... printer. USB ports may be on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If there is not damaged. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using a new one...
... with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB... printer. USB ports may be on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If there is not damaged. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using a new one...
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...must be : • From 8 to include any capital letters. Note: ASCII keys are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 2 Attach the small, square connector to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. ASCII characters are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 ...hexadecimal characters. 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. NETWORK DOES...
...must be : • From 8 to include any capital letters. Note: ASCII keys are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 2 Attach the small, square connector to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. ASCII characters are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 ...hexadecimal characters. 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. NETWORK DOES...
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... resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on can join the network (for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will report that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is selected) information...FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for the remote network. Contact your system support person, or refer to the access point....
... resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on can join the network (for assistance. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will report that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is selected) information...FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for the remote network. Contact your system support person, or refer to the access point....
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...problem with printer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is unable to send or receive information. ...• Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. USB ports can be so busy that the ...
...problem with printer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is unable to send or receive information. ...• Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. USB ports can be so busy that the ...
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...to confirm that the correct printer is selected. VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the printer installed, verify that the network is turned on the computer.... IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on again. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to troubleshoot. • Update any non-Microsoft firewall software on and the power light is ...
...to confirm that the correct printer is selected. VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the printer installed, verify that the network is turned on the computer.... IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on again. Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to troubleshoot. • Update any non-Microsoft firewall software on and the power light is ...
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...b Type ipconfig. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER IS INSTALLED ON THE PRINTER All computers that came with wireless printing. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is a firewall on the computer, try to print, make sure you have the printer driver ...the printer driver. If there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be the problem. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 a If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, do this. • If programs request firewall access when you install...
...b Type ipconfig. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER IS INSTALLED ON THE PRINTER All computers that came with wireless printing. If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is a firewall on the computer, try to print, make sure you have the printer driver ...the printer driver. If there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be the problem. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 a If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, do this. • If programs request firewall access when you install...
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...printer to the computer again using the installation cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the .... 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: Make sure you copy them down the...
...printer to the computer again using the installation cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the .... 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: Make sure you copy them down the...
Menu Map
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... Miscellaneous Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu XPS Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image...
... Miscellaneous Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Settings General Settings Setup Menu Finishing Menu Quality Menu Utilities Menu XPS Menu PDF Menu PostScript Menu PCL Emul Menu HTML Menu Image...
User Guide
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.../Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Security Miscellaneous Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Standard Network Menu...
.../Type Configure MP Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom Types Universal Setup Security Miscellaneous Confidential Print Security Audit Log Set Date/Time Reports Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List Netware Setup Page Print Fonts Print Directory Asset Report Network/Ports Active NIC Standard Network Menu...
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Menu item Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Description Prints a report containing information about paper loaded into trays, installed memory, the total ... profiles stored in the printer Note: A separate list is available for PCL and PostScript emulations. Prints a report containing information about the wireless network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP address information Note: This menu item appears only for network printers or printers connected to ...
Menu item Menu Settings Page Device Statistics Network Setup Page Network Setup Page Wireless Setup Page Profiles List NetWare Setup Page Print Fonts PCL Fonts PostScript Fonts Description Prints a report containing information about paper loaded into trays, installed memory, the total ... profiles stored in the printer Note: A separate list is available for PCL and PostScript emulations. Prints a report containing information about the wireless network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP address information Note: This menu item appears only for network printers or printers connected to ...