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... the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 8 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...8 Troubleshooting 10 Network troubleshooting checklist...10 Locating IP addresses...11 Wireless troubleshooting...12 Notices 17 Edition notice...17...
... the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 8 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network...8 Troubleshooting 10 Network troubleshooting checklist...10 Locating IP addresses...11 Wireless troubleshooting...12 Notices 17 Edition notice...17...
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You will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. If your wireless network is not secure. Note: Make sure you may need the network SSID (also called the Network Name or Service ... or WPA2 security, choose WPA Personal during installation. If your network is secure, you copy down this information. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in a safe place for the wireless access point (wireless router). The password allows you add the...
You will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. If your wireless network is not secure. Note: Make sure you may need the network SSID (also called the Network Name or Service ... or WPA2 security, choose WPA Personal during installation. If your network is secure, you copy down this information. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in a safe place for the wireless access point (wireless router). The password allows you add the...
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...is entered into the access point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes a button on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the installation dialog does not appear after a ...your network or if you do not know your security information. We support the following methods in ad hoc networks. Installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure that provides simple and secure configuration. WPS assists users in establishing wireless home networks and ...
...is entered into the access point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes a button on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the installation dialog does not appear after a ...your network or if you do not know your security information. We support the following methods in ad hoc networks. Installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure that provides simple and secure configuration. WPS assists users in establishing wireless home networks and ...
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... these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer. WPS is set up on the wireless network, it . The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to enter your wireless network must... your network does not support WPS, then you must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are added to install the printer driver on your access point or router. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any device on every computer that will need...
... these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer. WPS is set up on the wireless network, it . The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to enter your wireless network must... your network does not support WPS, then you must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are added to install the printer driver on your access point or router. However, you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any device on every computer that will need...
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...means one of the following instructions apply to customers outside of the wireless access point (wireless router). - The printer has not yet been configured for use. The printer is trying to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it is not currently communicating with your box. ... you begin • Make sure your box is turned on and off or is ready for a wireless network. - Wireless networking 6 The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is powering up . For more information about configuring the box to work on and connected to work...
...means one of the following instructions apply to customers outside of the wireless access point (wireless router). - The printer has not yet been configured for use. The printer is trying to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it is not currently communicating with your box. ... you begin • Make sure your box is turned on and off or is ready for a wireless network. - Wireless networking 6 The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is powering up . For more information about configuring the box to work on and connected to work...
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...there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up your network, and then click Continue. Adding the printer to complete installation. Wireless networking 7 If your wireless network. Stop when you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the...Continue. b Enter the details about your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your printer for your wireless network, use the key you are prompted to the computer screen. Note: After pressing the association/registration button, ...
...there is an association/registration button on your screen to your wireless network 1 Set up your network, and then click Continue. Adding the printer to complete installation. Wireless networking 7 If your wireless network. Stop when you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the...Continue. b Enter the details about your wireless network does not appear in the "Choose your wireless network" dialog, select your printer for your wireless network, use the key you are prompted to the computer screen. Note: After pressing the association/registration button, ...
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... to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 8 Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network To configure your printer for an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin: Note: If your network automatically assigns... IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer. • A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that : • You have completed the initial setup...
... to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 8 Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network To configure your printer for an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin: Note: If your network automatically assigns... IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer. • A valid, unique IP address for the printer to use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that : • You have completed the initial setup...
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3 Double-click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 9
3 Double-click Install. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. Ethernet networking 9
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...turned on. • The wireless network is firmly plugged in to check the network settings. Troubleshooting 10 Print a network setup page from the printer to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is ... Ethernet cable and connectors are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Damage to check the network settings. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is working properly. If possible, use a new cable. See the User's Guide on...
...turned on. • The wireless network is firmly plugged in to check the network settings. Troubleshooting 10 Print a network setup page from the printer to the cable may not be within the range of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is ... Ethernet cable and connectors are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Damage to check the network settings. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is working properly. If possible, use a new cable. See the User's Guide on...
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... See the User's Guide on the software installation CD for more information on the computer are updated to the most recent version and allow the printer software to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, ... Apple menu, choose About This Mac. 2 Click More Info. 3 From the Contents pane, choose Network. 4 If you are not separated by viewing the printer network setup page. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
... See the User's Guide on the software installation CD for more information on the computer are updated to the most recent version and allow the printer software to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, ... Apple menu, choose About This Mac. 2 Click More Info. 3 From the Contents pane, choose Network. 4 If you are not separated by viewing the printer network setup page. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
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... the WPA passphrase should be able to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your printer has a Demo Mode. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If you can...keyboard. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in the printers folder or as LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, or Club Internet may require you will not be : • Exactly 10 or ...
... the WPA passphrase should be able to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your printer has a Demo Mode. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If you can...keyboard. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in the printers folder or as LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, or Club Internet may require you will not be : • Exactly 10 or ...
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... POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES There may be temporary interference from your access point is causing the problem. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are using MAC address... wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, then you must add the printer MAC address to these boxes and need more than 100 feet apart. Make sure your computer. a Type the IP address of your wireless access...
... POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES There may be temporary interference from your access point is causing the problem. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are using MAC address... wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, then you must add the printer MAC address to these boxes and need more than 100 feet apart. Make sure your computer. a Type the IP address of your wireless access...
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... of the wireless access point in the address field of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of numbers separated by the computer. b Click Network. For Macintosh users with an ....5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID will be displayed. b Type the user name and password of the printer. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to set up menu. 4 Write down the SSID...
... of the wireless access point in the address field of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of numbers separated by the computer. b Click Network. For Macintosh users with an ....5 1 From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID will be displayed. b Type the user name and password of the printer. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the network the computer is connected to set up menu. 4 Write down the SSID...
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...could be blocking the signal. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are using a laptop and have waited long enough for the printer and the laptop to attach to the network, there may see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print ...if the laptop hard drive has powered down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your computer screen when you see the Communication...
...could be blocking the signal. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are using a laptop and have waited long enough for the printer and the laptop to attach to the network, there may see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to print ...if the laptop hard drive has powered down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your computer screen when you see the Communication...
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...allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is possible that it in the Printer column to make sure you are not sure how to do this, refer to print again. The selected port has a check beside it is operation... correctly, continue troubleshooting. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to assign IP addresses. • Temporarily turn off any network-intensive activities, like large file transfers or network...
...allowed time. • Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is possible that it in the Printer column to make sure you are not sure how to do this, refer to print again. The selected port has a check beside it is operation... correctly, continue troubleshooting. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to assign IP addresses. • Temporarily turn off any network-intensive activities, like large file transfers or network...
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...make a network secure The name of a wireless network. A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a computer or printer. A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network See "SSID (Service Set Identifier)" on the network A network device that controls network...internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key SSID (Service Set Identifier) static IP address A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with ...
...make a network secure The name of a wireless network. A command that displays the IP address and other network information of a computer or printer. A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network See "SSID (Service Set Identifier)" on the network A network device that controls network...internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network hub network name ping printer nickname router security key SSID (Service Set Identifier) static IP address A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with ...
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... unauthorized access to support this. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network...
... unauthorized access to support this. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network...
Fax Guide
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... the telephone line...5 Step 2: Check the dial tone...15 Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number...16 Step 4: Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually 16 Step 5: Set the number of rings...16 Step 6: Create a contact list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for ...sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19...
... the telephone line...5 Step 2: Check the dial tone...15 Step 3: Set your fax name and fax number...16 Step 4: Set the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually 16 Step 5: Set the number of rings...16 Step 6: Create a contact list...17 Sending faxes 18 Tips for ...sending faxes...18 Sending faxes using the printer control panel...18 Sending faxes using the computer...18 Receiving faxes 19 Tips for receiving faxes...19 Receiving faxes automatically...19 Receiving a fax manually...19...
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...use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Navigating menus using the printer control panel Touch-screen models • To perform a new task, always start from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. To access the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start... drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing...
...use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Navigating menus using the printer control panel Touch-screen models • To perform a new task, always start from the list. 3 Select View User's Guide. To access the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start... drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the display. • To open menus Getting started Finding more information about the printer The Fax Getting Started Guide helps you set up a fax connection, perform basic faxing tasks, and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing...
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...to a dedicated fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to pick up on any number of the printer. Tips for this setup: • You can set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes ...automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to the port of rings that is applicable to fax 5 Setting up the printer to your telephone service. Setting up the printer to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup ...
...to a dedicated fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to pick up on any number of the printer. Tips for this setup: • You can set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer Off). • If you want to receive faxes ...automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to the port of rings that is applicable to fax 5 Setting up the printer to your telephone service. Setting up the printer to fax Step 1: Connect the printer to the telephone line Check the scenarios below and follow the setup ...