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Contents Safety information...2 Introduction...11 Finding information about the printer 11 Wireless network compatibility...14 Setting up the printer 15 Checking the box contents...15 Understanding the parts of the printer 16 Standalone setup...18 ...the MAC address ...33 Printing a network setup page ...34 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment 34 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets 35 Wireless networking...35 Finding IP addresses...35 Assigning an IP address...36 Configure IP address...36 Finding the signal strength ...36 Installing the printer on a network...
Contents Safety information...2 Introduction...11 Finding information about the printer 11 Wireless network compatibility...14 Setting up the printer 15 Checking the box contents...15 Understanding the parts of the printer 16 Standalone setup...18 ...the MAC address ...33 Printing a network setup page ...34 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment 34 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets 35 Wireless networking...35 Finding IP addresses...35 Assigning an IP address...36 Configure IP address...36 Finding the signal strength ...36 Installing the printer on a network...
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... using Windows 39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 40 Loading paper and original documents 41 Loading paper...41 Using the automatic paper type sensor 41 Loading envelopes...41 Loading labels......
... using Windows 39 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using Windows 40 Loading paper and original documents 41 Loading paper...41 Using the automatic paper type sensor 41 Loading envelopes...41 Loading labels......
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......93 Maintaining the printer 94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge...96 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 96 Aligning print cartridges...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 97 ......103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port ...105 Solving printer communication problems 106 Wireless troubleshooting...106 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 106 Check your security keys...106 Printer...
......93 Maintaining the printer 94 Installing print cartridges...94 Removing a used print cartridge...96 Refilling print cartridges...96 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 96 Aligning print cartridges...97 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 97 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 97 ......103 Understanding Warning levels...104 Removing and reinstalling the software...105 Enabling the USB port ...105 Solving printer communication problems 106 Wireless troubleshooting...106 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 106 Check your security keys...106 Printer...
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... your network name (Windows users only 115 Ping the access point ...115 Ping the printer ...116 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 116 Changing wireless settings after installation 116 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 117 Check printer ports (Windows users only 117 Print troubleshooting...117 Partial...
... your network name (Windows users only 115 Ping the access point ...115 Ping the printer ...116 Run the Wireless Setup Utility (Windows users only 116 Changing wireless settings after installation 116 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default settings 117 Check printer ports (Windows users only 117 Print troubleshooting...117 Partial...
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... card troubleshooting...140 Memory card cannot be inserted ...140 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 140 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 141 Copy troubleshooting...142 Copier does not respond ...142 Scanner unit does not close ...142 Poor copy quality ...143 Copied item does not match...
... card troubleshooting...140 Memory card cannot be inserted ...140 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted 140 Photos do not transfer from a memory card across a wireless network 141 Copy troubleshooting...142 Copier does not respond ...142 Scanner unit does not close ...142 Poor copy quality ...143 Copied item does not match...
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... 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g...
... 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. If you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g...
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... the control panel" on page 26. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off-Indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange-Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. • Orange blinking-Indicates that the printer... is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green-Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 5 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 6 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
... the control panel" on page 26. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off-Indicates that no wireless option is installed. • Orange-Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection, but not connected. • Orange blinking-Indicates that the printer... is configured but unable to communicate with the wireless network. • Green-Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network. 5 Memory card slots Insert a memory card. 6 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...
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... the duplex unit" on page 139. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. 1 2 WI F I PRINTING 3 4 5 6 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 Connect the printer to a power source. 2 1 17 server) 4 USB port Connect the...
... the duplex unit" on page 139. 6 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a wireless network. 1 2 WI F I PRINTING 3 4 5 6 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 Connect the printer to a power source. 2 1 17 server) 4 USB port Connect the...
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... site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for wireless printing, but it is not installed. If you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer. •...using a USB cable. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only) 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the software CD. 3 From the Finder...
... site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for wireless printing, but it is not installed. If you want to modify the wireless settings of the printer. •...using a USB cable. • Orange indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on your wireless network. Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only) 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the software CD. 3 From the Finder...
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... Internet • Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to have both wired and wireless devices. Wired network example • A computer, a laptop, and...
... Internet • Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Lexmark internal print servers built in or installed in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Internet • Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet • Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to have both wired and wireless devices. Wired network example • A computer, a laptop, and...
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Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 32 Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable. • A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet 32 Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router. • The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
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... used on the network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used on the back of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. This printer may contain an internal... wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used with your wireless router or consult the person who set up your wireless network. Finding the MAC address Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification ...
... used on the network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) • Any applicable security keys or passwords used on the back of wireless network you are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. This printer may contain an internal... wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used with your wireless router or consult the person who set up your wireless network. Finding the MAC address Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification ...
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...the network. This is installed in the MAC filter list. Note: You can be set on a router so that only devices with the wireless print server. See the Windows documentation for detailed instructions. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network, the MAC ...address of MAC addresses can print a network setup page only when an internal wireless print server is called MAC filtering. b Install the printer software on all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File...
...the network. This is installed in the MAC filter list. Note: You can be set on a router so that only devices with the wireless print server. See the Windows documentation for detailed instructions. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your network, the MAC ...address of MAC addresses can print a network setup page only when an internal wireless print server is called MAC filtering. b Install the printer software on all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File...
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... IP address 1 Do one that is not attached to the printer: a Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. Wireless networking Finding IP addresses An IP address is a unique number used by printing out the printer network setup page. How to locate and communicate with...and print server are located on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. Devices on page 34. c Click Sharing. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. g Click OK. j Click OK. The name should be in step 2 on an IP network can only communicate with the printer...
... IP address 1 Do one that is not attached to the printer: a Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. Wireless networking Finding IP addresses An IP address is a unique number used by printing out the printer network setup page. How to locate and communicate with...and print server are located on the same network have unique and valid IP addresses. Devices on page 34. c Click Sharing. b Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon. g Click OK. j Click OK. The name should be in step 2 on an IP network can only communicate with the printer...
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... more information, see your printer icon, and select Sharing. 4 Click Change sharing options. 5 Click Continue. 36 Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have lost communication with your printer. 2 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 3 Right-click your network documentation... network, see the setup information that transmit and receive radio signals. The farther two wireless devices are turned on. For more likely it is interference from other wireless devices or even other network devices. • You want to assign themselves a unique...
... more information, see your printer icon, and select Sharing. 4 Click Change sharing options. 5 Click Continue. 36 Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have lost communication with your printer. 2 Click Start icon Control Panel Printers. 3 Right-click your network documentation... network, see the setup information that transmit and receive radio signals. The farther two wireless devices are turned on. For more likely it is interference from other wireless devices or even other network devices. • You want to assign themselves a unique...
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... in infrastructure mode. A simple type of wireless network is set to range of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for all devices on . • Make sure you entered the correct IP address. 38 Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using network... adapters • Make sure the adapter connections are secure. • Make sure the computer is called ad hoc. Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in this type of...
... in infrastructure mode. A simple type of wireless network is set to range of individual devices on network Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for all devices on . • Make sure you entered the correct IP address. 38 Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using network... adapters • Make sure the adapter connections are secure. • Make sure the computer is called ad hoc. Types of wireless networks Networks can operate in this type of...
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... a copy of your network in step 4. If you don't have an infrastructure network in the space provided. If you have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to a network" dialog under available networks, indicating that software to learn how to use the exact spelling and... capitalization. c Go to use a wireless access point (wireless router). Be sure to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). Note: If Enable...
... a copy of your network in step 4. If you don't have an infrastructure network in the space provided. If you have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to a network" dialog under available networks, indicating that software to learn how to use the exact spelling and... capitalization. c Go to use a wireless access point (wireless router). Be sure to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). Note: If Enable...
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...the network to be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the status of your network name and security code in a safe place for me automatically ... minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 7 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any capital letters. To check on the ...
...the network to be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using Windows 1 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup. 3 Follow the instructions on the status of your network name and security code in a safe place for me automatically ... minute and then click the Refresh network list button. 21 Click Programs or All Programs Lexmark 4800 Series. 22 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 7 Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. 8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any capital letters. To check on the ...
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... camera set to a supported mass storage format to the printer, you will be asked if you want to use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. This selection is only displayed if the wireless adapter of the printer is detected, press . Choose No to a computer or flash drive. Do not use PictBridge... if there are not compatible with photos Using recommended paper For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are 20 or more photos on your memory device. • By date Choose how to ...
... camera set to a supported mass storage format to the printer, you will be asked if you want to use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. This selection is only displayed if the wireless adapter of the printer is detected, press . Choose No to a computer or flash drive. Do not use PictBridge... if there are not compatible with photos Using recommended paper For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Your print cartridges are 20 or more photos on your memory device. • By date Choose how to ...
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... want to transfer. 2 After the memory device is detected, press . 3 Press repeatedly until Save Photos is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection, you can Specify the size of the photo or photos to remove all memory cards inserted. • If a USB flash drive is connected...
... want to transfer. 2 After the memory device is detected, press . 3 Press repeatedly until Save Photos is connected directly to a computer, or connected to a computer through a wireless network connection, you can Specify the size of the photo or photos to remove all memory cards inserted. • If a USB flash drive is connected...