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... port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only)...32 Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...35 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...35 Configuring an IP address manually...36 Interpreting...
... port and the Quick Connect laptop port (selected models only)...32 Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only 34 Wireless network compatibility...34 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 34 Installing the printer on a wireless network...35 Wireless installation instructions (France only)...35 Configuring an IP address manually...36 Interpreting...
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......39 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...43 What is a network? ...43 How are home ... is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks 47 Finding the signal strength...48 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ...48 What is an SSID? ...50 How do I find out what type of security my ...network is using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...50 How do I find the MAC address?...
......39 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 43 Frequently asked questions...43 What is a network? ...43 How are home ... is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks 47 Finding the signal strength...48 How can I improve wireless signal strength? ...48 What is an SSID? ...50 How do I find out what type of security my ...network is using 50 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 50 What is a MAC address?...50 How do I find the MAC address?...
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... the computer...91 Receiving a fax...92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the... does not print...105 Solving printer power problems ...108 Removing and reinstalling the software ...108 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...109 Wireless troubleshooting...110 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...110 Printing a network setup page ...111 Wireless configuration does not continue after ...
... the computer...91 Receiving a fax...92 Maintaining the printer 94 Maintaining print cartridges...94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge ...95 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...96 Aligning print cartridges ...97 Cleaning the... does not print...105 Solving printer power problems ...108 Removing and reinstalling the software ...108 Enabling the USB port in Windows ...109 Wireless troubleshooting...110 Wireless troubleshooting checklist ...110 Printing a network setup page ...111 Wireless configuration does not continue after ...
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... (Macintosh only 120 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...122 Wireless print server not installed ...124 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 124 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 124 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 124 Notices 126 Product information...126...
... (Macintosh only 120 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ...122 Wireless print server not installed ...124 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 124 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN 124 Resetting the internal wireless print server to factory default settings 124 Notices 126 Product information...126...
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... have this indicator. Understanding the parts of the printer 11 10 1 9 8 WI F I PRINTING 2 7 6 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 3 Wi-Fi indicator Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this port. indicates that the printer is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect...
... have this indicator. Understanding the parts of the printer 11 10 1 9 8 WI F I PRINTING 2 7 6 5 3 4 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Printer control panel Operate the printer. 3 Wi-Fi indicator Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this port. indicates that the printer is being accessed. 6 Quick Connect laptop port Connect...
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... paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this port simultaneously with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Connect laptop port. Use the 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides To Access...
... paper jams. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Rear USB port Connect the printer to a desktop computer using a USB Note: Do not use this port simultaneously with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. Connect laptop port. Use the 9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides To Access...
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...Range • Scan Sheet Save Photos • Computer (appears only if the printer is connected directly to a computer) • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges...; Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults Defaults • Paper Size ...
...Range • Scan Sheet Save Photos • Computer (appears only if the printer is connected directly to a computer) • Network (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) Setting up the printer 22 Menus List Setup menu Maintenance • Ink Levels • Clean Cartridges...; Language • Country • Power Saver • Clear Settings Timeout Network Setup (appears only if the printer is connected to a network) • Print Setup Page • Wireless Information • TCP/IP • File Print • Reset Network Adapter Defaults Defaults • Paper Size ...
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... default settings apply only to use the current default settings or the factory default settings. Setting up the printer 26 From here Device Setup Network Setup Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this option. Paper Size appears on the display. 3 Press again. 4 ...Press the arrow buttons to select the default paper size for the printer to switch to Power Saver mode when left idle. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Information to view the network name and the signal strength of the ...
... default settings apply only to use the current default settings or the factory default settings. Setting up the printer 26 From here Device Setup Network Setup Note: Your printer model may not have wireless capability and may not have this option. Paper Size appears on the display. 3 Press again. 4 ...Press the arrow buttons to select the default paper size for the printer to switch to Power Saver mode when left idle. Select: • Print Setup Page to print a page that lists the network settings. • Wireless Information to view the network name and the signal strength of the ...
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... program. • Set up the printer 30 Access your printer model. Setting up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four...
... program. • Set up the printer 30 Access your printer model. Setting up the wireless printer on your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007. • Send a fax. • Receive a fax in three-in-one printers. • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility in four...
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... software CD. c Follow the instructions on the laptop, then install it. Use the To Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 32 The active print jobs on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation...
... software CD. c Follow the instructions on the laptop, then install it. Use the To Lexmark Printer Utility • Get help with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer 32 The active print jobs on the desktop computer may not come with cartridge installation...
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...signal is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from the network. A common reason wireless printers fail to the wireless access point (wireless router). The Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is that the communication signal will tell...determine if the printer is poor wireless signal quality. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the printer with other devices such as microwave ovens. Infrastructure Ad hoc Same channel Yes, including the wireless access Yes point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up ...
...signal is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from the network. A common reason wireless printers fail to the wireless access point (wireless router). The Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is that the communication signal will tell...determine if the printer is poor wireless signal quality. To improve signal quality, remove sources of the printer with other devices such as microwave ovens. Infrastructure Ad hoc Same channel Yes, including the wireless access Yes point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up ...
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.... An IP address is 192.168.100.110. IP addresses are allowed to communicate must be thought of as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on a network using wireless signals. An example of an IP address is a group of four numbers separated by various devices on the network.... Installing the printer on the same network have an IP address. Because computers do I find the MAC address? How do not understand words...
.... An IP address is 192.168.100.110. IP addresses are allowed to communicate must be thought of as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on a network using wireless signals. An example of an IP address is a group of four numbers separated by various devices on the network.... Installing the printer on the same network have an IP address. Because computers do I find the MAC address? How do not understand words...
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... key. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Troubleshooting 110 Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: • The power supply is connected to the Internet over a wireless connection. • The printer is correct. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. If you are...
... key. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Troubleshooting 110 Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: • The power supply is connected to the Internet over a wireless connection. • The printer is correct. c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. If you are...
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... programs to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on the computer. Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the wireless installation. If there is a firewall on how to do this so ...other than the Windows firewall) on . Refer to the documentation that came with your firewall for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are configured ...
... programs to run. • Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on the computer. Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the wireless installation. If there is a firewall on how to do this so ...other than the Windows firewall) on . Refer to the documentation that came with your firewall for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be added. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are configured ...
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... and try printing again. If you do, right-click the Copy 1 printer and click Use Printer Online from the menu. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER If you may need to select the wireless printer to see Use Printer Online in your folder. b Click Control Panel. b Click Control Panel...
... and try printing again. If you do, right-click the Copy 1 printer and click Use Printer Online from the menu. 3 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER If you may need to select the wireless printer to see Use Printer Online in your folder. b Click Control Panel. b Click Control Panel...
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...been set up your access point is blinking orange, it on. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you may need to select the wireless printer to join the network because of interference, its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are possible solutions. In Windows XP a Click ...indicator light is not positioned too closely to print again. Try one of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . The printer may be unable to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one or more of the following : MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Check the access point and, if ...
...been set up your access point is blinking orange, it on. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you may need to select the wireless printer to join the network because of interference, its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are possible solutions. In Windows XP a Click ...indicator light is not positioned too closely to print again. Try one of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . The printer may be unable to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one or more of the following : MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON Check the access point and, if ...
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...to security or technical concerns. on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. Be aware that the laptop and printer have a wireless print server installed. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try the following: CHECK POWER Make sure the light is working, and remove any... 255): 1 Shut down . Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to print again. For more information on your connection to a wireless printer on locating IP addresses, refer to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Make sure that some organizations will not allow users to communicate with...
...to security or technical concerns. on the device(s). 3 Check the IP addresses again. Be aware that the laptop and printer have a wireless print server installed. The laptop and printer require a few seconds and then try the following: CHECK POWER Make sure the light is working, and remove any... 255): 1 Shut down . Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to print again. For more information on your connection to a wireless printer on locating IP addresses, refer to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Make sure that some organizations will not allow users to communicate with...
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... ordering 101 preserving 100 removing 95 using genuine Lexmark 96 wiping 99 changing default settings 26 Power Saver timeout 26 temporary settings 26 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 98 cleaning exterior of the printer 100 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 97 Club Internet...
... ordering 101 preserving 100 removing 95 using genuine Lexmark 96 wiping 99 changing default settings 26 Power Saver timeout 26 temporary settings 26 changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 37 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 37 checking ink levels 98 cleaning exterior of the printer 100 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 97 Club Internet...
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...cards 72 installation cable 46 installing network printer 52 print cartridges 94 printer software 28, 108 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 35 on wireless network (Windows) 35 installing wireless printer additional computers 38 interference wireless network 48 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default ... 54 transparencies 54 M MAC address 50 MAC address filtering 50 MAC address, finding 51 Mac printer software using 31 Macintosh installing printer on wireless network 35 Index 140 magazine articles, loading on the scanner glass 58 maintenance menus Settings menu...
...cards 72 installation cable 46 installing network printer 52 print cartridges 94 printer software 28, 108 installing printer on wireless network (Mac) 35 on wireless network (Windows) 35 installing wireless printer additional computers 38 interference wireless network 48 internal wireless print server resetting to factory default ... 54 transparencies 54 M MAC address 50 MAC address filtering 50 MAC address, finding 51 Mac printer software using 31 Macintosh installing printer on wireless network 35 Index 140 magazine articles, loading on the scanner glass 58 maintenance menus Settings menu...
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... 30 Productivity Studio 30 Service Center 30 Toolbar 30 Tools for Office 30 Wireless Setup Utility 30 wireless printer does not print 115 troubleshooting 115, 124 with USB 50 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 111 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc network 43 common home configurations 43 creating an ad...
... 30 Productivity Studio 30 Service Center 30 Toolbar 30 Tools for Office 30 Wireless Setup Utility 30 wireless printer does not print 115 troubleshooting 115, 124 with USB 50 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 111 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad hoc network 43 common home configurations 43 creating an ad...