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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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Information you will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Select No security if your wireless network is secure, you may need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security ...begin with a computer that is connected to the wireless network where you want to install the printer. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer The Network Getting Started Guide helps you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking problems. For additional networking information or other information ...
Information you will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Select No security if your wireless network is secure, you may need the following information: • WEP key(s)-Required for WEP security ...begin with a computer that is connected to the wireless network where you want to install the printer. Wireless networking Finding more information about the printer The Network Getting Started Guide helps you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking problems. For additional networking information or other information ...
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...a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is unique to your network, and you want to complete the wireless printer configuration. What is a product certification that communicate through access points or routers and is connected to the same wireless network where you or ...(name of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to set up the printer. Contact your system support person if you are using is not applicable in establishing wireless home networks and enabling network security without security...
...a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is unique to your network, and you want to complete the wireless printer configuration. What is a product certification that communicate through access points or routers and is connected to the same wireless network where you or ...(name of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must provide this information to set up the printer. Contact your system support person if you are using is not applicable in establishing wireless home networks and enabling network security without security...
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... sure you type all eight digits when you must also support WPS. If any other computer on the computer screen. Installing the printer on other computers Once the printer is set up on the wireless network, it reduces typing errors when new devices are asked to set up your CD or DVD... configured for you will need to run the setup software on your wireless network must support WPS. Notes: • To use WPS to configure the printer, the wireless router must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are using the PIN method to add your...
... sure you type all eight digits when you must also support WPS. If any other computer on the computer screen. Installing the printer on other computers Once the printer is set up on the wireless network, it reduces typing errors when new devices are asked to set up your CD or DVD... configured for you will need to run the setup software on your wireless network must support WPS. Notes: • To use WPS to configure the printer, the wireless router must type the SSID and security information when prompted. • If you are using the PIN method to add your...
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... activated to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box. • Make sure your box is turned on and that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is trying to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 ...following: - In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off and back on the computer screen for a wireless network. - The printer is trying to customers outside of the following : - Special wireless installation instructions The following instructions apply to communicate with the network. - If the...
... activated to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box. • Make sure your box is turned on and that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is trying to establish communications with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 ...following: - In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off and back on the computer screen for a wireless network. - The printer is trying to customers outside of the following : - Special wireless installation instructions The following instructions apply to communicate with the network. - If the...
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..., use the key you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to the computer screen. Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. b Enter the details about your...
..., use the key you have already changed the key for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to the computer screen. Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. b Enter the details about your...
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...cable. You can choose to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can physically connect to the network. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to... 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...
...cable. You can choose to use on the network • The network gateway • The network mask • A nickname for the printer (optional) Note: A printer nickname can physically connect to the network. b In the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is connected to... 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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... access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Try accessing other connecting devices are performing a task. • The correct printer port is correct. See the User's Guide on the software installation CD for more information on your security information is correct, run the... • The Ethernet cable and connectors are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings. Wireless Networking Make sure: • The SSID is selected. • The IP address, gateway, and network ...
... access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Try accessing other connecting devices are performing a task. • The correct printer port is correct. See the User's Guide on the software installation CD for more information on your security information is correct, run the... • The Ethernet cable and connectors are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Print a network setup page from the printer to check the network settings. Wireless Networking Make sure: • The SSID is selected. • The IP address, gateway, and network ...
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...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 ...VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are connected over the network. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Troubleshooting 11 The IP address appears ...
...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 ...VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are connected over the network. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Troubleshooting 11 The IP address appears ...
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... ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON Turning the access point off and then back on again can try printing again. From the printer control panel, navigate to 63 ASCII characters. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know... this information, then see if your printer has a Demo Mode. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over your ...
... ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON Turning the access point off and then back on again can try printing again. From the printer control panel, navigate to 63 ASCII characters. Note: If you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do not know... this information, then see if your printer has a Demo Mode. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you are letters, numbers, and symbols found on . Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over your ...
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..., including the abilities of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know how to make these changes, then see the documentation that the printer can access them from electronic devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. MAKE SURE YOUR...see if you can be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using one of these devices. The SSID of the printer must change this so that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For Windows users...
..., including the abilities of your Web browser. Note: If you do not know how to make these changes, then see the documentation that the printer can access them from electronic devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. MAKE SURE YOUR...see if you can be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using one of these devices. The SSID of the printer must change this so that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP). For Windows users...
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d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do the following: a From the Apple ... down the SSID. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as 192.168.2.134. The SSID of numbers separated by the computer. 3 Press Enter or...
d On the main page, click Wireless or any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do the following: a From the Apple ... down the SSID. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as 192.168.2.134. The SSID of numbers separated by the computer. 3 Press Enter or...
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...can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print again. If you see "Locating IP addresses" on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again.... Troubleshooting 15 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are stored. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the following : • Make sure your wireless ...
...can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print again. If you see "Locating IP addresses" on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again.... Troubleshooting 15 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly These are stored. If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the following : • Make sure your wireless ...
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... the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click the box next to Enable bidirectional support if it is configured to assign IP addresses. If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. Check... from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Locate the selected port. If the network is too busy, it is possible that came with Printer Port in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is operation correctly, continue troubleshooting. MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS...
... the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Click the box next to Enable bidirectional support if it is configured to assign IP addresses. If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. Check... from the menu. 5 Click the Ports tab. 6 Locate the selected port. If the network is too busy, it is possible that came with Printer Port in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is operation correctly, continue troubleshooting. MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS...
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...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 directly ...with other wireless devices without cables The network address of a computer or printer. Once this time elapses, a different address may be assigned manually (static IP address), automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address...
...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 directly ...with other wireless devices without cables The network address of a computer or printer. Once this time elapses, a different address may be assigned manually (static IP address), automatically by the DHCP server (DHCP IP address...
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... access point An industry term that describes the technology used to a wireless network. A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. This is not supported on the back of WPA. A... a network hub that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a wireless network. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks.
... access point An industry term that describes the technology used to a wireless network. A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. This is not supported on the back of WPA. A... a network hub that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a wireless network. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks.
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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...'s Guide available in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on the printer control panel, and then press and submenus. • Press to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. To access ...the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the...
...'s Guide available in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on the printer control panel, and then press and submenus. • Press to open the home screen. • To scroll through the menus, use the arrow buttons on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. To access ...the printer program folder: For Windows users 1 Click or Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the...
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...fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 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 that you want to ...receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer ...
...fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to the port of the printer. 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 that you want to ...receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On), then set the printer to receive faxes automatically (Auto Answer On) or manually (Auto Answer ...