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...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 25 Understanding the ... Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...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...
...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 25 Understanding the ... Using the Scan menu ...30 Using the Photo Card menu ...31 Using the PictBridge menu ...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...
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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...
... 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...
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... you know the password that was used to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. Use the... Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that your computer is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions ... you need 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 ...
... you know the password that was used to set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers" on page 19. Use the... Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that your computer is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions ... you need 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 ...
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If 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 15. • To print using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on page 17. For ...Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. 15 Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you have completed...
If 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 15. • To print using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on page 17. For ...Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. 15 Setting up the printer for wireless printing The following instructions are for setting up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you have completed...
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...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 Note: The application is the last six digits of your wireless network. 4 From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon. 5 From the Network pop...on the back of the printer. • You will be restored when you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with other wireless devices c Select the type of security, you are using an AirPort base station with your original network. Notes: • If you are using...
...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 Note: The application is the last six digits of your wireless network. 4 From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon. 5 From the Network pop...on the back of the printer. • You will be restored when you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with other wireless devices c Select the type of security, you are using an AirPort base station with your original network. Notes: • If you are using...
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.... Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Setting up the printer using a USB cable The following instructions to complete the installation. When you have an internal wireless print server already installed, you can cause damage to...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 the computer screen to the internal wireless print server. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you purchased may ...
.... Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Setting up the printer using a USB cable The following instructions to complete the installation. When you have an internal wireless print server already installed, you can cause damage to...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 the computer screen to the internal wireless print server. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you purchased may ...
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... something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on page 9. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, see "Setting ...the adhesive label with 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. c Follow the prompts on the computer ...
... something metal such as the printer frame before you touch the wireless print server. 4 Align the edges of the internal wireless print server with the guides on page 9. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, see "Setting ...the adhesive label with 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. c Follow the prompts on the computer ...
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...multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD into each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. Installing the printer on additional network computers If you are installing 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. 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. Configuring the ...
...multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD into each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. Installing the printer on additional network computers If you are installing 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. 6 Click Finish to complete the installation. Configuring the ...
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... server attached or installed that they can be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be connected to the Internet through a wireless connection. Lexmark internal print servers are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to wired or wireless networks. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet...
... server attached or installed that they can be able to communicate wirelessly, it must be connected to the Internet through a wireless connection. Lexmark internal print servers are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to wired or wireless networks. Wireless networking Networking overview A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet...
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... 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 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is connected to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected...
... 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 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is connected to the Internet through a wireless router. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected...
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...Press Enter. Another factor is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. IP addresses An IP address is interference from other wireless devices or even other . One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. Note: You can affect the signal strength.... Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Signal strength Wireless devices have the same ...
...Press Enter. Another factor is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. IP addresses An IP address is interference from other wireless devices or even other . One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. Note: You can affect the signal strength.... Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. Signal strength Wireless devices have the same ...
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... IP address and be configured with "Reply from". • If the printer is set to the ping, several seconds "Request timed out." Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your printer on the same network, issue a ping command. 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu ...
... IP address and be configured with "Reply from". • If the printer is set to the ping, several seconds "Request timed out." Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with your printer on the same network, issue a ping command. 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu ...
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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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... port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange - indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card...printer. 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....
... port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to communicate with the wireless network. • Green indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange - indicates that the printer is connected for wireless printing but is unable to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card...printer. 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....
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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. 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.
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... factory default settings. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to view the ink level of paper loaded. Note: When you reset ... and step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to print a test page. Press or to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to change default settings. For more information...
... factory default settings. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the six characters unique to view the ink level of paper loaded. Note: When you reset ... and step 5 as needed. 7 If necessary, press repeatedly to return to print a test page. Press or to view the ink level of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to change the timeout feature before the printer, if left unused, resets to change default settings. For more information...
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... black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 24A 185 Color cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print and scan on...
... black cartridge 34 550 Color cartridge 24A 185 Color cartridge2 24 185 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print and scan on...
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Try one or more of the computer. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove ...; Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that your USB connection Follow these steps if you 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...
Try one or more of the computer. Reconnect the power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove ...; Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that your USB connection Follow these steps if you 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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...print from the printer. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see the digital camera documentation. Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check USB cable Use only the USB cable...Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer ...
...print from the printer. Check messages If an error message appears on the display, see the digital camera documentation. Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on page 66. Check USB cable Use only the USB cable...Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Remove memory cards Remove any memory cards from digital camera using PictBridge These are possible solutions. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer ...
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...IP address of your operating system or wireless network software. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Note: Make ...are possible solutions. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit" on the same wireless network as 192.168.0.100. For more of numbers separated by your wireless access point (wireless router) into the Web address field of the wireless network. Network printer ...
...IP address of your operating system or wireless network software. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. e Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Note: Make ...are possible solutions. Try one or more information, see "Power button is not lit" on the same wireless network as 192.168.0.100. For more of numbers separated by your wireless access point (wireless router) into the Web address field of the wireless network. Network printer ...