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...printer for wireless printing 15 Setting 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... ...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 ...
...printer for wireless printing 15 Setting 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... ...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 ...
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... light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65...
... light is orange ...53 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation 54 Wireless network printer does not print ...57 Wireless printer is no longer working...58 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 63 Changing wireless settings after installation 64 Finding your MAC address...64 Resetting to factory default settings 65...
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...) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections 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 system ...attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your printer for Windows. 9 Note: If you do not know . Use the table below to write down the information you need...
...) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections 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 system ...attach anything, locate the CD for Windows. 2 Make sure the computer is on, and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your printer for Windows. 9 Note: If you do not know . Use the table below to write down the information you need...
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...that prints. For more information, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. Notes: • Make sure ... close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, ...
...that prints. For more information, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing on page 17. Notes: • Make sure ... close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, ...
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...From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of security you must enter a hexadecimal key. Note: The application is referred to...enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 Notes: • If you are using the WEP type of the printer's MAC address. Notes: • You may need to as Rendezvous in ...
...From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc. 9 Double-click your printer model. 10 Click Configuration. 11 Click Wireless. 12 Change these settings: a Enter the name of security you must enter a hexadecimal key. Note: The application is referred to...enter the password for Macintosh. 18 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series Installer icon. 19 Double-click the Install icon. 16 Notes: • If you are using the WEP type of the printer's MAC address. Notes: • You may need to as Rendezvous in ...
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... not have completed the initial setup of the computer. Warning: Failure to the internal wireless print server. If your printer and to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. The USB port is unplugged from the wall outlet before you can cause damage to complete the installation. When you have...
... not have completed the initial setup of the computer. Warning: Failure to the internal wireless print server. If your printer and to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. The USB port is unplugged from the wall outlet before you can cause damage to complete the installation. When you have...
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... guides on the computer screen. 18 Touch something metal such as the printer frame before 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. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. c Follow the prompts...
... guides on the computer screen. 18 Touch something metal such as the printer frame before 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. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. c Follow the prompts...
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... the correct IP address/MAC address. 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. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen...
... the correct IP address/MAC address. 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. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. 4 Click Start. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen...
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... for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be able to communicate wirelessly, it to receive and transmit radio waves...
... for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be able to communicate wirelessly, it to receive and transmit radio waves...
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.... • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet...
.... • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch. • The network is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet...
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... MAC addresses can locate the printer's IP address by devices on the network. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. A list of MAC addresses can only communicate with each other . The farther two wireless device are from other , ... strength listed on a wireless device that appears. The IP address is included in the information that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other if they have the same IP address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on the printer network setup page indicates how...
... MAC addresses can locate the printer's IP address by devices on the network. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. A list of MAC addresses can only communicate with each other . The farther two wireless device are from other , ... strength listed on a wireless device that appears. The IP address is included in the information that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other if they have the same IP address. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on the printer network setup page indicates how...
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...Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. A device in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with "Reply from". • If the printer is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). d Check that the printer has an IP address. If the printer does not respond: ...6 Press again. A wireless network where each device communicates with an ad hoc network, all devices on the network or is not responding, after several lines appear that the Status is not on the network 23 appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure...
...Usually slower Requirements for wireless networking. A device in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with "Reply from". • If the printer is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). d Check that the printer has an IP address. If the printer does not respond: ...6 Press again. A wireless network where each device communicates with an ad hoc network, all devices on the network or is not responding, after several lines appear that the Status is not on the network 23 appears. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure...
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...5 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect... digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - 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...
...5 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect... digital camera or a flash drive to a wireless network - 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...
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Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 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. 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.
Using the control panel buttons and menus Using the control panel The display shows: • Printer status • Messages • Menus 26 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. 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.
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..., see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in your specific printer. - For more information, see "Saving settings" on the CD. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. Network Name, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to reset the IP address.... Note: When you want appears. 5 Press . Select: • Language to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength. - 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you ...
..., see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" in your specific printer. - For more information, see "Saving settings" on the CD. • Align Cartridges to align the cartridge. Network Name, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to reset the IP address.... Note: When you want appears. 5 Press . Select: • Language to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to the factory default settings. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength. - 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you ...
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Declared yield value in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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...
Declared yield value in the printer lets you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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...
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...or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been 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 plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall ...
...or later • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been 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 plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall ...
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... one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. See...
... one or more information, see "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Check USB cable Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. See...
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..., click Go Applications Utilities. 2 Double-click Printer Setup Utility. Note: If more than one or more of your printer. You can find the signal strength of your printer. Make sure your computer and/or printer Move the computer and/or printer closer to these devices. Wireless printer is the last six numbers of the MAC...
..., click Go Applications Utilities. 2 Double-click Printer Setup Utility. Note: If more than one or more of your printer. You can find the signal strength of your printer. Make sure your computer and/or printer Move the computer and/or printer closer to these devices. Wireless printer is the last six numbers of the MAC...
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... obvious damage to the memory card. Check to save, and then click Save. 6 Open your wireless printer, and then click Connect. 4 Insert the memory card into the printer. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Network Card Reader icon. 3 Select your downloaded images...
... obvious damage to the memory card. Check to save, and then click Save. 6 Open your wireless printer, and then click Connect. 4 Insert the memory card into the printer. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Network Card Reader icon. 3 Select your downloaded images...