Network Guide
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... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 3 Installing the printer on a wireless network...4 What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?...4 Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 5 Installing the printer on other computers...5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need...
... you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 3 Installing the printer on a wireless network...4 What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?...4 Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 5 Installing the printer on other computers...5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light...6 Special wireless installation instructions...6 Ethernet networking 8 Information you will need...
Network Guide
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...you will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. While not recommended, some wireless networks are not the same as the password for future reference. Wireless networking 3 Select No security if your wireless network is secure, you must begin ... security key and SSID exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer wirelessly, you may need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security...
...you will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. While not recommended, some wireless networks are not the same as the password for future reference. Wireless networking 3 Select No security if your wireless network is secure, you must begin ... security key and SSID exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on a wireless network To successfully configure the printer wirelessly, you may need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security...
Network Guide
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... networks and enabling network security without security information. Item Description SSID (name of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to complete the wireless printer configuration. You cannot configure the printer for network devices. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software...
... networks and enabling network security without security information. Item Description SSID (name of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to complete the wireless printer configuration. You cannot configure the printer for network devices. For Windows users 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Insert the installation software...
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..., although you . b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. Wireless networking 5 If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and ...devices are automatically detected and configured for you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to enter your wireless network must support WPS. Look for any of these WPS logos on the ...
..., although you . b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. Wireless networking 5 If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually: a Click , or click Start and ...devices are automatically detected and configured for you will access it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is WPS certified: You can find these identifier marks to enter your wireless network must support WPS. Look for any of these WPS logos on the ...
Network Guide
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...Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off and back on and that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is wireless-enabled and activated to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click Continue, and then ...is in Power Saver mode. The printer has not yet been configured for installing a configured printer on a wireless network. The printer is powering up . Wireless networking 6 The printer is turned off or not working properly. - The printer is configured for use. The printer is not connected to your computer...
...Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off and back on and that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is wireless-enabled and activated to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click Continue, and then ...is in Power Saver mode. The printer has not yet been configured for installing a configured printer on a wireless network. The printer is powering up . Wireless networking 6 The printer is turned off or not working properly. - The printer is configured for use. The printer is not connected to your computer...
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...then click Continue. If you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Wireless networking 7 Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you ...have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to complete installation. If ...
...then click Continue. If you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Wireless networking 7 Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you ...have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to complete installation. If ...
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... Make sure: • The SSID is solid green. • The computer and printer are not damaged. Troubleshooting Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in and turned on printing a network setup page...
... Make sure: • The SSID is solid green. • The computer and printer are not damaged. Troubleshooting Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in and turned on printing a network setup page...
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... located away from the Active Services list. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are updated to the most recent version and... allow the printer software to a VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Locating IP addresses...
... located away from the Active Services list. Locating the printer IP address • You can interfere with the wireless signal. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are updated to the most recent version and... allow the printer software to a VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Locating IP addresses...
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... require you to press an association/registration button when adding the printer to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be...; Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in a WEP key are connected to access the printer over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer has a Demo Mode. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY...
... require you to press an association/registration button when adding the printer to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless access point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be...; Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. CHECK IF YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT HAS AN ASSOCIATION/REGISTRATION BUTTON Wireless broadband boxes in a WEP key are connected to access the printer over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer has a Demo Mode. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY...
User's Guide
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...; Set up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in-one printers. Access your printer model. Printer software Use the LexmarkTM...
...; Set up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in-one printers. Access your printer model. Printer software Use the LexmarkTM...
User's Guide
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...create direct connections to your wireless printer. Configuring the printer for your computer) • Want to set up an ad hoc network if you begin, make sure your wireless network adapter is properly attached to your computer and is to use an access point (wireless router). Make sure you...; If your computer has MyWi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you can set up a wireless ad hoc network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. As part of your...
...create direct connections to your wireless printer. Configuring the printer for your computer) • Want to set up an ad hoc network if you begin, make sure your wireless network adapter is properly attached to your computer and is to use an access point (wireless router). Make sure you...; If your computer has MyWi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you can set up a wireless ad hoc network. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. 3 Navigate to: Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. As part of your...
User's Guide
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... to cause communications problems. Place your printer and access point so that the signal is approximately 100 feet (30 meters). Networking 100 How can cause printing issues that seem to come and go. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your network. Drops... in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on your wireless network. Objects containing metal and concrete can cause problems with the wireless signal on the access point. This distance could ...
... to cause communications problems. Place your printer and access point so that the signal is approximately 100 feet (30 meters). Networking 100 How can cause printing issues that seem to come and go. A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over your network. Drops... in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on your wireless network. Objects containing metal and concrete can cause problems with the wireless signal on the access point. This distance could ...
User's Guide
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... the network, identified by devices (such as from intruders on a wireless network. Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from unwanted devices, such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on networks. Devices on an IP network can also... prevent legitimate access if you select the printer with the correct MAC address. When installing the printer on the network. Networking 103 MAC ...
... the network, identified by devices (such as from intruders on a wireless network. Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from unwanted devices, such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on networks. Devices on an IP network can also... prevent legitimate access if you select the printer with the correct MAC address. When installing the printer on the network. Networking 103 MAC ...
User's Guide
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... on . Print a network setup page from the printer to the Internet over a wireless connection. • The printer driver is installed on page 132 Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to your printer to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in Mac...
... on . Print a network setup page from the printer to the Internet over a wireless connection. • The printer driver is installed on page 132 Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to your printer to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in Mac...
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.... Re-enable the firewall when you would like to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on page 136 • "Wi-Fi indicator light is green but none of the following: • Update the firewall...Private Network (VPN)" on page 132 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 144 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 1 From the home screen, navigate to work. Wireless troubleshooting • "Resetting the wireless settings to a wireless printer on Device Manager, there may be the problem. The computer ...
.... Re-enable the firewall when you would like to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on page 136 • "Wi-Fi indicator light is green but none of the following: • Update the firewall...Private Network (VPN)" on page 132 • "Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues" on page 144 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults 1 From the home screen, navigate to work. Wireless troubleshooting • "Resetting the wireless settings to a wireless printer on Device Manager, there may be the problem. The computer ...
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... plugged into a power strip, make sure the light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you have completed...
... plugged into a power strip, make sure the light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you see the Wireless Setup Successful screen. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you have completed...
User's Guide
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... 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting 137 SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have the same name as a locally attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless printer to use a manufacturer's default network name, your wireless access point (wireless router) to learn how to set a new network ...name, you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then ...
... 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting 137 SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have the same name as a locally attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless printer to use a manufacturer's default network name, your wireless access point (wireless router) to learn how to set a new network ...name, you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then ...
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Index A ad hoc SSID 84 WEP 84 ad hoc network 98 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 87 creating using Macintosh 84 creating using Windows 84 additional computers installing wireless printer 81 Address Book, e-mail setting up 74 ADF output tray location 11 ADF paper...mail 127 cartridges, ink ordering 13 using genuine Lexmark 13 changing Power Saver timeout 19 changing printing mode 56 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 83 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 83 checking an unresponsive printer 113 checking ink levels 109 checklist before you troubleshoot...
Index A ad hoc SSID 84 WEP 84 ad hoc network 98 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 87 creating using Macintosh 84 creating using Windows 84 additional computers installing wireless printer 81 Address Book, e-mail setting up 74 ADF output tray location 11 ADF paper...mail 127 cartridges, ink ordering 13 using genuine Lexmark 13 changing Power Saver timeout 19 changing printing mode 56 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 83 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 83 checking an unresponsive printer 113 checking ink levels 109 checklist before you troubleshoot...
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... (Macintosh) 81 on wireless network (Windows) 81 installing printer on wired network (Macintosh) 93 installing printer on wired network (Windows) 93 installing printer software 27 installing wireless printer additional computers 81 interactive solutions 106 interference wireless network 100 internal wireless print server resetting to... MAC address 102 finding 103 MAC address filtering 102 Macintosh installing printer on wired network (Ethernet) 93 installing printer on wireless network 81 USB 89 wireless 89 Macintosh printer software using 23 memory card inserting 44 printing documents from 41 ...
... (Macintosh) 81 on wireless network (Windows) 81 installing printer on wired network (Macintosh) 93 installing printer on wired network (Windows) 93 installing printer software 27 installing wireless printer additional computers 81 interactive solutions 106 interference wireless network 100 internal wireless print server resetting to... MAC address 102 finding 103 MAC address filtering 102 Macintosh installing printer on wired network (Ethernet) 93 installing printer on wireless network 81 USB 89 wireless 89 Macintosh printer software using 23 memory card inserting 44 printing documents from 41 ...
Quick Reference
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... with a word-processing program. • Set up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in the Finder, or...
... with a word-processing program. • Set up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four-in the Finder, or...