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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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... your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up your wireless network. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know the password that was used to keep your network secure.... with a computer and want to set up and working properly, and that your computer is set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers...
... your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up your wireless network. Item SSID (name of your wireless network. 3 If your wireless network uses a security scheme, make sure you know the password that was used to keep your network secure.... with a computer and want to set up and working properly, and that your computer is set it up on another computer on your wireless network, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system or without a computer, see "Installing the printer on additional network computers...
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...the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on page 19. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on a Macintosh operating system. ...or without a computer, you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are setting up the printer for wireless printing on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. 15 If...
...the printer without a computer" on page 11. • If you are setting up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • To print using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on page 19. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on a Macintosh operating system. ...or without a computer, you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Notes: • Make sure you are setting up the printer for wireless printing on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 3 From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon. 15 If...
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...your AirPort base station. • If you are connected to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select the type of the printer. • You will temporarily lose your connection to the Internet will... network password. Notes: • You may need 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 b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if...
...your AirPort base station. • If you are connected to your original network. 17 Insert the CD for your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select the type of the printer. • You will temporarily lose your connection to the Internet will... network password. Notes: • You may need 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 b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if...
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... When you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to use . The USB port is ready for you have an internal wireless print server already installed, you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to complete ... 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 the computer screen to be used on a wireless network. If your printer, and then unplug the power cord ...
... When you to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Warning: Failure to use . The USB port is ready for you have an internal wireless print server already installed, you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to complete ... 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 the computer screen to be used on a wireless network. If your printer, and then unplug the power cord ...
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...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 left and right, and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 ...Attach the adhesive label with the MAC address to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, see "Setting up the printer" on page 9. • If you touch ...
...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 left and right, and then slide the wireless print server into the printer until it snaps into place. 5 Make sure the antenna points up. 6 ...Attach the adhesive label with the MAC address to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same time, see "Setting up the printer" on page 9. • If you touch ...
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... on additional network computers If you are installing your network printer for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. Installing the printer on the computer screen. • You do not need help finding the IP or MAC... 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 page 64. 19 If you need to complete the installation. For more information, ...
... on additional network computers If you are installing your network printer for each additional computer, and follow these steps: 1 Install the internal wireless print server into the printer. Installing the printer on the computer screen. • You do not need help finding the IP or MAC... 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 page 64. 19 If you need to complete the installation. For more information, ...
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... through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Common home network configurations There are : • Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Ethernet-connected devices with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them so that enables it must be set up. Some...
... through a DSL or a cable modem. 20 Common home network configurations There are : • Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Ethernet-connected devices with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in them so that enables it must be set up. Some...
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... a printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A laptop is connected 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 computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet...
... a printer without going through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • A laptop is connected 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 computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet...
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...Control (MAC) address. Devices on an IP network can affect the signal strength. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other. It is called the network name. The SSID permits devices to operate on the... network. Many factors can only communicate with matching MAC addresses can be weaker. One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. IP addresses An IP address is interference from other ...
...Control (MAC) address. Devices on an IP network can affect the signal strength. SSID SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to locate and communicate with each other. It is called the network name. The SSID permits devices to operate on the... network. Many factors can only communicate with matching MAC addresses can be weaker. One factor is a unique number used by printing out the printer's network setup page. IP addresses An IP address is interference from other ...
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... the IP address of individual devices on the network 23 e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. A device in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the printer. b Check that the computer has an IP Address. This mode of the "Troubleshooting" chapter...modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. If the printer does not respond: a Print a setup page. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status is one of network must have a valid IP address and be configured with an ad hoc network, all...
... the IP address of individual devices on the network 23 e For additional information, refer to ad hoc mode. A device in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the printer. b Check that the computer has an IP Address. This mode of the "Troubleshooting" chapter...modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. If the printer does not respond: a Print a setup page. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status is one of network must have a valid IP address and be configured with an ad hoc network, all...
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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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.... For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled 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 exit tray Hold paper as it exits....
.... For more information, see "Using the control panel" on or that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 3 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled 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 exit tray Hold paper as it exits....
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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. 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.
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... Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if .... Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which shows the six characters unique to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength. - 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you ...
... Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Setup to print a test page. Select: • Photo Print Size to choose the size of photo(s) to print. • Set Defaults to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if .... Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which shows the six characters unique to your location. • Clear Settings Timeout to change default settings. Wireless Signal Quality, which shows the signal strength. - 3 Press . 4 Press or repeatedly until the submenu item you want or the setting you ...
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... Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print...
... Part number 2 3 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Item Part number USB cable 1021294 Lexmark N2050 (Internal wireless print server) For more information, go to locate a dealer near you print...
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.... 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the following: 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... printer on , press . The USB port is not on . 48 Software does not install These are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. Try one or more of the computer.
.... 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the following: 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... printer on , press . The USB port is not on . 48 Software does not install These are supported: • Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. Try one or more of the computer.
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... panel of the User's Guide on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. Make sure the camera is PictBridge-enabled. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. See the digital camera documentation to determine whether... "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect...
... panel of the User's Guide on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. Make sure the camera is PictBridge-enabled. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. See the digital camera documentation to determine whether... "Error messages" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter of the printer, press Settings. 2 Press or repeatedly until Network Setup appears. 50 Try one or more information, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect...
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... other selection where settings are possible solutions. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. The SSID will be displayed. Try one or more information, see "Power button is determined by periods, such as four sets of the ... down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs ...
... other selection where settings are possible solutions. Your IP address might also start with the internal wireless print server already installed. The SSID will be displayed. Try one or more information, see "Power button is determined by periods, such as four sets of the ... down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. 51 Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router): 1 Click: • In Windows XP: Start Programs or All Programs ...