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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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... Name or Service Set ID) Different wireless networks require different security information. You will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Select No security if your network is secure, you copy down this information. If your wireless network.... Information you want to install the printer. The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking...
... Name or Service Set ID) Different wireless networks require different security information. You will need to set up the printer on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. Select No security if your network is secure, you copy down this information. If your wireless network.... Information you want to install the printer. The password allows you add the printer to your wireless network and troubleshoot basic networking...
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Contact your system support person if you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. WPS assists users in establishing wireless home networks ...point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes a button on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on your network or if you or your system support person must know the settings. If the Welcome screen does...
Contact your system support person if you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. For Macintosh users 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. WPS assists users in establishing wireless home networks ...point. • Push Button Configuration (PBC)-The user pushes a button on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. Installing the printer on a wireless network Before you install the printer on your network or if you or your system support person must know the settings. If the Welcome screen does...
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...is the letter of your PIN. However, you will access it reduces typing errors when new devices are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is faster than manual configuration, and it . Wireless networking 5 Look for... digits when you . WPS is a method of the devices on the computer screen for you are automatically detected and configured for installing a configured printer on a secure wireless network. The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to enter your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on your...
...is the letter of your PIN. However, you will access it reduces typing errors when new devices are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is faster than manual configuration, and it . Wireless networking 5 Look for... digits when you . WPS is a method of the devices on the computer screen for you are automatically detected and configured for installing a configured printer on a secure wireless network. The SSID and WPA passphrase are asked to enter your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the instructions on your...
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... applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on the desktop. 3 Double-click Install. 4 Select My printer is not currently communicating with the network. - I am installing it is already set up . - Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light ...The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the following instructions apply to communicate with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click...
... applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on the desktop. 3 Double-click Install. 4 Select My printer is not currently communicating with the network. - I am installing it is already set up . - Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light ...The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of the following instructions apply to communicate with the wireless access point, but it on a new computer. 5 Click...
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...prompted to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on your network, and then click Continue. b Enter the details about your printer for your wireless network, use the key you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the box, the user's guide that appears in ...the list: a Select Unlisted Network, and then click Continue. Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. If your box, press it before selecting a network. Stop when you have five minutes ...
...prompted to select a network. 2 If there is an association/registration button on your network, and then click Continue. b Enter the details about your printer for your wireless network, use the key you created. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the box, the user's guide that appears in ...the list: a Select Unlisted Network, and then click Continue. Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your wireless network. If your box, press it before selecting a network. Stop when you have five minutes ...
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... identify your network. Use a new network cable when possible to computers and printers, continue on the desktop. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Before you install the printer on an Ethernet network To configure your printer for an Ethernet network, organize the following : a Click , or click... Start and then click Run. Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. You can choose to use on the network. For Macintosh users 1...
... identify your network. Use a new network cable when possible to computers and printers, continue on the desktop. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Before you install the printer on an Ethernet network To configure your printer for an Ethernet network, organize the following : a Click , or click... Start and then click Run. Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. You can choose to use on the network. For Macintosh users 1...
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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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... possible, use a new cable. If you are correct for more information on . • The wireless network is correct. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in and turned on printing a network setup page. • Your ...WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Ethernet Networking Make sure: • The Ethernet cable and connectors ...
... possible, use a new cable. If you are correct for more information on . • The wireless network is correct. For most networks, the printer and the computer should be obvious. • The Ethernet cable is firmly plugged in and turned on printing a network setup page. • Your ...WEP key or WPA passphrase is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The printer and the computer are within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Ethernet Networking Make sure: • The Ethernet cable and connectors ...
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...by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Troubleshooting 11 • The printer is not connected to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices...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 a VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig...
...by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Many devices can locate the printer IP address by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Troubleshooting 11 • The printer is not connected to communicate over a wireless network, choose AirPort from obstacles or electronic devices...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 a VPN. • Any non-Microsoft firewalls on printing a network setup page. The Command Prompt window opens. 4 Type ipconfig...
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... and then do not know this information, then see if your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. From the printer control panel, navigate to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless ..., then the WEP key should be able to your wireless network. ASCII characters in Europe, the Middle East and Africa such as a printer option when sending a print job, then you can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve connectivity issues. Troubleshooting 12 Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over...
... and then do not know this information, then see if your VPN session and try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. From the printer control panel, navigate to see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless ..., then the WEP key should be able to your wireless network. ASCII characters in Europe, the Middle East and Africa such as a printer option when sending a print job, then you can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve connectivity issues. Troubleshooting 12 Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over...
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...the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including the abilities of these boxes and need more than...computer, if the computer is causing the problem. Make sure your access point is not on your router and network adapters. The SSID of the printer must change this so that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of...
...the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point. • If you set up your wireless network. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including the abilities of these boxes and need more than...computer, if the computer is causing the problem. Make sure your access point is not on your router and network adapters. The SSID of the printer must change this so that came with the wireless router, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of...
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... window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. The SSID will be displayed. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the utility again to step 2. Troubleshooting 14 Note: Make sure you do the following: a From the Apple menu,...Preferences. For Macintosh users with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point...
... window opens. 4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. The SSID will be displayed. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the utility again to step 2. Troubleshooting 14 Note: Make sure you do the following: a From the Apple menu,...Preferences. For Macintosh users with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the Network Name pop-up the printer on the wireless network used by periods, such as four sets of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point...
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.... If you see the Communication not available message on and is turned on your wireless network. Try the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK If you are any two numbers between 0 and 255): 1 Turn off the device that does not have... signal. For more of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using a laptop and have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both received IP addresses. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print wirelessly. This can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the...
.... If you see the Communication not available message on and is turned on your wireless network. Try the following : MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK If you are any two numbers between 0 and 255): 1 Turn off the device that does not have... signal. For more of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using a laptop and have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both received IP addresses. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try to print wirelessly. This can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the...
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...: This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port...to Enable bidirectional support if it is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED Note: This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click ,...
...: This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run. 2 In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers. 3 Press Enter, or click OK. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 7 If the Description column of the selected port...to Enable bidirectional support if it is not already checked. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. If you select the right printer port. 8 Click OK, and then try to print again. MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED Note: This solution applies to Windows users only 1 Click ,...
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...A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with other wireless devices through an access point or router A device that lets computers and printers talk to use the same SSID as a WEP key or a WPA passphrase, used to a device for a wireless device that lets it ...radio frequency used by DHCP servers A server, which MAC addresses may be a computer or a router component, that you connect a printer to a wireless network, the printer needs to each other wireless devices without cables The network address of time. The list of a Windows computer A hardware address that ...
...A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate with other wireless devices through an access point or router A device that lets computers and printers talk to use the same SSID as a WEP key or a WPA passphrase, used to a device for a wireless device that lets it ...radio frequency used by DHCP servers A server, which MAC addresses may be a computer or a router component, that you connect a printer to a wireless network, the printer needs to each other wireless devices without cables The network address of time. The list of a Windows computer A hardware address that ...
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.... Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. A lightweight, flexible cable that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and...access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 A device similar to a network hub that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Networking glossary 19
.... Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. A lightweight, flexible cable that can connect different networks together An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and...access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 A device similar to a network hub that lets the printer communicate with the computer at high speeds A security setting that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Networking glossary 19
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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... View User's Guide. Arrow-button models • To scroll through the menus, drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the printer control panel, and then press and submenus. • Press to open menus Getting started Finding more information about the... and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information or other information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. to open the home screen. • To scroll through the...
... View User's Guide. Arrow-button models • To scroll through the menus, drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows on the printer control panel, and then press and submenus. • Press to open menus Getting started Finding more information about the... and troubleshoot faxing problems. For additional faxing information or other information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. to open the home screen. • To scroll through the...
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... 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 pick up on any number of rings that is connected to a dedicated fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to... the port of the printer. Setting up the printer to fax 5 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.
... 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 pick up on any number of rings that is connected to a dedicated fax line To connect: Connect the cable from the wall jack to... the port of the printer. Setting up the printer to fax 5 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.