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...Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...14 Removing and reinstalling the software 14 Cannot print over wireless network...15 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the...27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 How can I improve wireless signal strength 29 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 29 What is a MAC address?...29 How do I find the MAC address?...29 ...
...Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...14 Removing and reinstalling the software 14 Cannot print over wireless network...15 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the...27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 How can I improve wireless signal strength 29 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 29 What is a MAC address?...29 How do I find the MAC address?...29 ...
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... to run the setup software on the wireless network, it . If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do not need to install the printer driver on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If you are Wi-Fi certified. You do one... an n router, verify with your wireless access point (wireless router) is using is set up on each computer to install the driver. Your printer is compatible with g devices, as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). • If encryption was used to secure your CD or DVD drive....
... to run the setup software on the wireless network, it . If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do not need to install the printer driver on a keyboard. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If you are Wi-Fi certified. You do one... an n router, verify with your wireless access point (wireless router) is using is set up on each computer to install the driver. Your printer is compatible with g devices, as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). • If encryption was used to secure your CD or DVD drive....
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... is turned off or is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you want to use...Type the Network key, and then click Continue. If you want to , and then click Continue. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to the computer screen, and select the network you do not want to use the network shown, select Connect to use from ...
... is turned off or is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you want to use...Type the Network key, and then click Continue. If you want to , and then click Continue. If you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return to the computer screen, and select the network you do not want to use the network shown, select Connect to use from ...
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...connection type that describes how you currently access your needs. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 7 Note: There is currently set up locally (using... USB connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click ....
...connection type that describes how you currently access your needs. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 7 Note: There is currently set up locally (using... USB connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for one of the following : • In Windows Vista, click ....
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...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the printer. Installing the printer on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu... Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the back of the printer. d Select your needs. Note: The printer supports one active local connection (USB) and one active...
...2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the back of the printer. Installing the printer on the computer. 2 Add the printer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu... Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on the back of the printer. d Select your needs. Note: The printer supports one active local connection (USB) and one active...
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...complete the configuration. See related topics on -screen instructions for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. 4 Select the printer (see two printers in the folder. • Lexmark XXXX Series (USB) • Lexmark XXXX Series (Network) where XXXX is currently set up locally (using... USB connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on troubleshooting specific connection types if you access your printer: Printer currently set up for Ethernet 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the ...
...complete the configuration. See related topics on -screen instructions for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. 4 Select the printer (see two printers in the folder. • Lexmark XXXX Series (USB) • Lexmark XXXX Series (Network) where XXXX is currently set up locally (using... USB connection) 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the on troubleshooting specific connection types if you access your printer: Printer currently set up for Ethernet 1 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the ...
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... 2 Wait for a minute for the Ethernet network interface to become active and acquire an IP address from the list and click Add. Installing the printer on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the... need a USB cable to an Ethernet network. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection. Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. ...
... 2 Wait for a minute for the Ethernet network interface to become active and acquire an IP address from the list and click Add. Installing the printer on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the... need a USB cable to an Ethernet network. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection. Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. ...
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... the list, select Open. 16 In the "Data encryption" list, select WEP. 17 If necessary, clear the "The key is provided for your printer. c Go to use a wireless access point (wireless router). ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on that the computer is called an... security information you : • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not already have a wireless adapter for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. 10 Store a copy of your computer) • Want to -computer) network, and then click Next. 6 Follow the ...
... the list, select Open. 16 In the "Data encryption" list, select WEP. 17 If necessary, clear the "The key is provided for your printer. c Go to use a wireless access point (wireless router). ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on that the computer is called an... security information you : • Do not have an access point or wireless router • Do not already have a wireless adapter for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. 10 Store a copy of your computer) • Want to -computer) network, and then click Next. 6 Follow the ...
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...you created beginning in a safe place for wireless installation. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will configure the printer for use with the printer to configure it from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows Vista to ...Protected Setup (WPS) is configured. Using a WPS-capable router If your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. Note: Lexmark recommends that came with Windows 2000. To check on the status of configuring devices on the Welcome screen. Using Macintosh 1 From the ...
...you created beginning in a safe place for wireless installation. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will configure the printer for use with the printer to configure it from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows Vista to ...Protected Setup (WPS) is configured. Using a WPS-capable router If your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. Note: Lexmark recommends that came with Windows 2000. To check on the status of configuring devices on the Welcome screen. Using Macintosh 1 From the ...
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...or WPA2 share the same security key. Log into the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. For more of the wireless network. USB ports may be on the ... setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on your SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large,...
...or WPA2 share the same security key. Log into the wireless access point (wireless router) and check the security settings. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not sure if your wireless network. For more of the wireless network. USB ports may be on the ... setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless access point (wireless router). • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is installed on your SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large,...
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...check the connections manually using the Windows VPN Client. To check if the computer is currently connected to the same wireless network. Troubleshooting a printer on the computer. When you do not have the ability to connect to your Web browser. c Click Command Prompt. c Click OK....printer on the same wireless network as 192.168.2.134. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on a wireless network 14 If you copy it exactly, including any other selection where settings are not the same, then run the Lexmark...
...check the connections manually using the Windows VPN Client. To check if the computer is currently connected to the same wireless network. Troubleshooting a printer on the computer. When you do not have the ability to connect to your Web browser. c Click Command Prompt. c Click OK....printer on the same wireless network as 192.168.2.134. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless setup on a wireless network 14 If you copy it exactly, including any other selection where settings are not the same, then run the Lexmark...
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... the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the... latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system....
... the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the... latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system....
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...-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. b Click Network. d Click TCP/IP. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Your...
...-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be: • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. b Click Network. d Click TCP/IP. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Your...
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... could be the problem. Refer to the documentation that came with wireless printing. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the new printer. End your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of the following : • Update the firewall using MAC address filtering to limit...or more of IP addresses, you set up your wireless network. Note: If you do this so that the printer can interfere with your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following : ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, ...
... could be the problem. Refer to the documentation that came with wireless printing. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the new printer. End your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of the following : • Update the firewall using MAC address filtering to limit...or more of IP addresses, you set up your wireless network. Note: If you do this so that the printer can interfere with your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following : ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, ...
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b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is 300 feet, the maximum range for the printer and/or wireless access point antennas. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 5 If the Description...
b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is 300 feet, the maximum range for the printer and/or wireless access point antennas. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column. 5 If the Description...
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...Right-click the connection, and then click Repair. or the access point having manually changed your wireless settings have a security key. Troubleshooting a printer on page 29. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. a Do one of the wireless access point. b Type ping followed by an... Ethernet cable, the connection may have changed , you must run the printer wireless setup again. b Select the appropriate connection from ." CHECK MAC ADDRESS If your wireless network is : • From 8 to operate ...
...Right-click the connection, and then click Repair. or the access point having manually changed your wireless settings have a security key. Troubleshooting a printer on page 29. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. a Do one of the wireless access point. b Type ping followed by an... Ethernet cable, the connection may have changed , you must run the printer wireless setup again. b Select the appropriate connection from ." CHECK MAC ADDRESS If your wireless network is : • From 8 to operate ...
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...• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. TRY ADJUSTING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS Antennas usually work best if they are pointing straight up for wireless networking...point. CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS If your wireless network is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Check Status. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to these devices. Green means the port is : • From 8 to operate on the network. Try one of the ...
...• In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. TRY ADJUSTING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS Antennas usually work best if they are pointing straight up for wireless networking...point. CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS If your wireless network is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Check Status. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to these devices. Green means the port is : • From 8 to operate on the network. Try one of the ...
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... on a wireless network 21 b Double-click Network Utility. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. For example, if you are not using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase..., it can use Network Diagnostics to use a manufacturer's default network name, your consent. These are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the access point. e Click TCP/IP. • The IP address appears as four sets of bytes received from the...
... on a wireless network 21 b Double-click Network Utility. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. For example, if you are not using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase..., it can use Network Diagnostics to use a manufacturer's default network name, your consent. These are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the access point. e Click TCP/IP. • The IP address appears as four sets of bytes received from the...
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...Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the printer and the laptop to attach to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Wireless print server not installed You may see a message during installation indicating.... If you attempt to operate on your computer screen when you would like to have a wireless print server installed. Be aware that the printer does not have the ability to connect to your local network when connected to the network, there may be blocking the wireless signal. Make sure...
...Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the printer and the laptop to attach to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Wireless print server not installed You may see a message during installation indicating.... If you attempt to operate on your computer screen when you would like to have a wireless print server installed. Be aware that the printer does not have the ability to connect to your local network when connected to the network, there may be blocking the wireless signal. Make sure...
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...only) 23 If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of your CD or DVD drive. Installing the printer on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. You can choose to use on the network • The gateway for the network • The network mask of the .... b Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. b Locate the Start Search box. Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for you to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable. In Windows XP a Click Start...
...only) 23 If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of your CD or DVD drive. Installing the printer on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. You can choose to use on the network • The gateway for the network • The network mask of the .... b Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. b Locate the Start Search box. Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for you to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable. In Windows XP a Click Start...