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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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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... indicator 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...
... indicator 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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... 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set it up on another computer on your network secure. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. Note: If you unpack the...scheme, make sure you know this information, see the documentation that was used 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 or...
... 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set it up on another computer on your network secure. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. Note: If you unpack the...scheme, make sure you know this information, see the documentation that was used 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 or...
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... 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up the printer for wireless printing on page 19. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on page 17. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. If... a computer and want to align the cartridges. Notes: • Make sure 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" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the ...
... 14 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids. 15 Close the scanner unit. 16 Press to set it up the printer for wireless printing on page 19. Note: 1 Make sure the computer is on page 17. Discard or recycle the alignment page that prints. If... a computer and want to align the cartridges. Notes: • Make sure 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" on . 2 From the Finder desktop, click the ...
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... need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your connection 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...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 get the equivalent network password. b For BSS (Basic...
... need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will temporarily lose your connection 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...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 get the equivalent network password. b For BSS (Basic...
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... cover away from the printer. 17 Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to the internal wireless print server. Make sure the printer is turned off your printer, and then unplug the...
... cover away from the printer. 17 Warning: Failure to unplug the printer can purchase one separately at www.lexmark.com. Installing an optional internal wireless print server The printer you purchased may contain an internal wireless print server that allows the printer to the internal wireless print server. Make sure the printer is turned off your printer, and then unplug the...
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... All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. You will need this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same...
... All Programs Lexmark 3500-4500 Series. b Click Wireless Setup. Warning: Wireless print servers are easily damaged by static electricity. You will need this later in order to network the printer. 7 Configure the internal wireless print server to work on your wireless network. • If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server and printer at the same...
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... the network, insert the installation CD into the printer. 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...
... the network, insert the installation CD into the printer. 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...
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... modem. 20 Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that...
... modem. 20 Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with each other. Common home network configurations There are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are devices made by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be wired and/or have a wireless print server attached or installed that...
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... a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with 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 Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. 21
... a cable modem. Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with 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 Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. 21
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... signal will be weaker. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. One factor is distance. The farther two wireless device are from each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. MAC address Most network equipment has a unique... page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. How to join the same wireless network. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in his router and wants to add a printer to their network, the printer's MAC address must be allowed to locate and communicate with each other devices on the...
... signal will be weaker. Many factors can print a network setup page only after a print server has been installed. One factor is distance. The farther two wireless device are from each other if they have unique and valid IP addresses. MAC address Most network equipment has a unique... page A network setup page lists your configuration settings. How to join the same wireless network. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in his router and wants to add a printer to their network, the printer's MAC address must be allowed to locate and communicate with each other devices on the...
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...additional information, refer to the ping, several seconds "Request timed out." As is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Pinging the printer To test whether your printer on the same network, issue a ping command. 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu .... appears. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is called ad...
...additional information, refer to the ping, several seconds "Request timed out." As is listed as the wireless access point (wireless router). Pinging the printer To test whether your printer on the same network, issue a ping command. 1 From the desktop, click Start Menu .... appears. Types of wireless networks Networks can communicate properly with your computer can operate in infrastructure mode. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is called ad...
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... the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing but is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the 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...
... the wireless network. • Green indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing but is not connected to the printer. 4 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 5 Control panel Operate the 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...
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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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...cartridge nozzles. Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to change default settings. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in your specific printer. - For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 35. For ... Align Cartridges to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Network Name, which shows the signal strength. - Select the size and type of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to change the language setting...
...cartridge nozzles. Reset Network Adapter to Factory Defaults, which lets you reset the wireless network settings. • TCP/IP to change default settings. For more information, see "Aligning print cartridges" in your specific printer. - For more information, see "Saving settings" on page 35. For ... Align Cartridges to view the ink level of minutes before the printer, if left unused, enters the Power Saver mode. Network Name, which shows the signal strength. - Select the size and type of the black (or photo) cartridge. • Clean Cartridges to change the language setting...
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... 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 a wireless network. 45 Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return...
... 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 a wireless network. 45 Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Note: If your printer did not come with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return...
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...one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 ...
...one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 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 ...
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... an error message appears on the display, see "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 the digital camera documentation. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power...
... an error message appears on the display, see "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 the digital camera documentation. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network configuration settings. Reconnect power...
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... again. Note: If more than one or more of the following: Check power • If the printer light is not on, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 50. 58 Move your printer. For information on how to the wireless access point (wireless router). Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is the model series number...
... again. Note: If more than one or more of the following: Check power • If the printer light is not on, see "Printing a network setup page" on page 50. 58 Move your printer. For information on how to the wireless access point (wireless router). Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is the model series number...
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... Make sure that came with photos" chapter in the printer. Check memory card placement Make sure you have more than one or more information, see the documentation that the type of the following: Select the printer on your wireless network Windows users only If ...the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Network Card Reader icon. 3 Select your wireless printer, and then click Connect. 4 Insert the memory card into the printer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network These are downloaded and displayed ...
... Make sure that came with photos" chapter in the printer. Check memory card placement Make sure you have more than one or more information, see the documentation that the type of the following: Select the printer on your wireless network Windows users only If ...the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 3500-4500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the Network Card Reader icon. 3 Select your wireless printer, and then click Connect. 4 Insert the memory card into the printer. Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network These are downloaded and displayed ...