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...up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer 25 Understanding the...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ......
...up the printer using a USB cable...17 Installing an optional internal wireless print server 17 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server 19 Installing the printer on additional network computers 19 Wireless networking...20 Networking overview...20 Learning about the printer 25 Understanding the...32 Using the Settings menu ...33 Saving settings ...35 Learning about the software 37 Using the printer software...37 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...37 Using the Solution Center...38 Using Printing Preferences...40 Opening Printing Preferences ...40 Using the Save Settings menu ......
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...Power button is not lit ...47 Software does not install ...48 Page does not print ...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 50 Wireless troubleshooting...50 Printing a network setup page ...50 Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ...51 Network printer does not show up in the printer ...selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator...
...Power button is not lit ...47 Software does not install ...48 Page does not print ...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 50 Wireless troubleshooting...50 Printing a network setup page ...50 Wi-Fi indicator is not lit ...51 Network printer does not show up in the printer ...selection list during installation 51 Check your security keys...52 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...52 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator...
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... of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer" on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack ..., see the documentation that came with a computer and want to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating ...
... of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer" on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack ..., see the documentation that came with a computer and want to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable , see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating ...
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... The following instructions are finished. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. If you previously set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. For more ... setup of the printer. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on page 17. Notes: • Make sure you are for setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications...
... The following instructions are finished. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. If you previously set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. For more ... setup of the printer. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on page 17. Notes: • Make sure you are for setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 15. • To print using a USB cable" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications...
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... select Show All Bookmarks. 8 Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendezvous. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your connection to the Internet while you do not know this information, ...) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 4 From...
... select Show All Bookmarks. 8 Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendezvous. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your connection to the Internet while you do not know this information, ...) to communicate with other wireless devices. • Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 4 From...
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...is ready for you have completed the installation, the printer is marked with a USB cable on the computer screen to the internal wireless print server. When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to use . When you...turned off your printer and to complete the installation. Use the following instructions are for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow the instructions on a Macintosh operating system. ...
...is ready for you have completed the installation, the printer is marked with a USB cable on the computer screen to the internal wireless print server. When you have completed the installation, the printer is unplugged from the wall outlet before you to use . When you...turned off your printer and to complete the installation. Use the following instructions are for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow the instructions on a Macintosh operating system. ...
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... the MAC address to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. You will need this later in... order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to the back of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right,...
... the MAC address to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server separately and have already installed the printer: a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. You will need this later in... order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to the back of the internal wireless print server with the guides on the left and right,...
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... do not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on ...your network printer for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. If you need to repeat the connection steps for use...Finding your MAC address" on page 64. 19 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter...
... do not need help finding the IP or MAC address, see "Installing an optional internal wireless print server" in the list, make sure you select the printer with multiple computers on ...your network printer for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. If you need to repeat the connection steps for use...Finding your MAC address" on page 64. 19 Configuring the optional internal wireless print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up the printer" chapter...
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...connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it to receive and transmit radio waves. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them .... • The network is a collection of common home network configurations are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop...
...connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it to receive and transmit radio waves. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them .... • The network is a collection of common home network configurations are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop...
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... • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and...
... • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and...
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...microwave ovens. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. How to join the same wireless network. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in the information that allows devices to locate a computer's IP address 1 From the ...MAC addresses can be weaker. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that appears. This is called the network name. The IP address is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page...
...microwave ovens. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. How to join the same wireless network. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in the information that allows devices to locate a computer's IP address 1 From the ...MAC addresses can be weaker. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that appears. This is called the network name. The IP address is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page...
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...Press . 6 Press again. e For additional information, refer to range of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with the printer. As is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the... • If the printer is called ad hoc. Characteristics Communication Security Range Speed Infrastructure Ad hoc Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between devices router) More security options Determined by the IP address of communication is not on the ...
...Press . 6 Press again. e For additional information, refer to range of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with the printer. As is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the... • If the printer is called ad hoc. Characteristics Communication Security Range Speed Infrastructure Ad hoc Through wireless access point (wireless Directly between devices router) More security options Determined by the IP address of communication is not on the ...
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Unique IP address for each Yes device Mode set to Infrastructure mode Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 24
Unique IP address for each Yes device Mode set to Infrastructure mode Same SSID Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router) Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 24
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.... • Orange - Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 26. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Paper feed guard.... 5 Control panel Operate the printer. indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that no wireless option is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to...
.... • Orange - Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is not turned on page 26. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 Paper feed guard.... 5 Control panel Operate the printer. indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for USB printing • Orange blinking indicates that no wireless option is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to...
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Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 Note: Only the 4500 Series comes with an internal wireless print server installed. 4 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 5 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Lexmark N2050 (internal wireless print server) Connect the printer to a power source.
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...Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Note: When you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to the factory default settings. Select the size...8226; Clean Cartridges to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of paper loaded. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to view: - For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in your specific ...
...Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Note: When you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to the factory default settings. Select the size...8226; Clean Cartridges to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in the "Maintaining the printer" chapter of paper loaded. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to view: - For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in your specific ...
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... a dealer near you print and scan on a wireless network. 45 Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Note: If your printer did not come with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). ...2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number ...
... a dealer near you print and scan on a wireless network. 45 Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Note: If your printer did not come with an internal wireless print server already installed, installing the Lexmark N2050 in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). ...2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 3580 and Lexmark 4580 models Item Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge Part number ...
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... turn the printer on the printer box. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install These are not using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly...
... turn the printer on the printer box. The USB port is not on, press . Software does not install These are not using the printer on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly...
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... cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Note: You can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it...
... cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Note: You can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it...
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...Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Windows users only 1 If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista:... solutions. b Enter your browser. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 The SSID will be displayed. This is not lit These are shown. d On the main page, click...
...Press or repeatedly until Print Setup Page appears. 5 Press . 6 Press again. Windows users only 1 If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt • In Windows Vista:... solutions. b Enter your browser. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 The SSID will be displayed. This is not lit These are shown. d On the main page, click...