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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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... mode setting is using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is the letter of your network. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, punctuation...Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you are Wi-Fi certified. If you about the printer software being installed. Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert...
... mode setting is using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be accessed wirelessly by any other computers Once the printer is the letter of your network. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, punctuation...Your wireless network is set up and working properly. • The computer you are Wi-Fi certified. If you about the printer software being installed. Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert...
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...b Click Run. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of available networks, and then click Continue. 4 Type the Network key, and then click Continue. In Power Saver...hoc device. • Blinking orange means one of the box, the user's guide that your computer is in Power Saver mode. If the printer is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you created. 5 Follow the instructions on and connected to complete installation. ...
...b Click Run. Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer. • Off means one of available networks, and then click Continue. 4 Type the Network key, and then click Continue. In Power Saver...hoc device. • Blinking orange means one of the box, the user's guide that your computer is in Power Saver mode. If the printer is not automatically assigned an IP address, the installation software will prompt you created. 5 Follow the instructions on and connected to complete installation. ...
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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. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 When... 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. Using the printer locally (USB) Select the connection type that you want. Changing wireless settings after installation To change...
... • 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. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 When... 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. Using the printer locally (USB) Select the connection type that you want. Changing wireless settings after installation To change...
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... 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 Welcome screen. b Choose the printer you access your printer: If the printer is currently set up for wireless access. e ...Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 8 For printers with a USB cable. Using the printer wirelessly Select the connection type ...
... 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 Welcome screen. b Choose the printer you access your printer: If the printer is currently set up for wireless access. e ...Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 8 For printers with a USB cable. Using the printer wirelessly Select the connection type ...
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.... Do one active network connection (Ethernet or wireless) at the same time. Note: You will need to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 Close any...
.... Do one active network connection (Ethernet or wireless) at the same time. Note: You will need to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 Close any...
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... depending on the operating system version you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet network Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer: Printer currently set up for Ethernet 1 Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB ... address from the list and click Add. 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. ...
... depending on the operating system version you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet network Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer: Printer currently set up for Ethernet 1 Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB ... address from the list and click Add. 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. ...
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... the setup software. 9 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you should configure the printer for wireless installation. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless settings. WEP keys must...sure you have a wireless adapter for your computer) • Want to use a wireless access point (wireless router). Note: The printer can set up a standalone network between the computer and your network. You can communicate on that controls your wireless connection is configured ...
... the setup software. 9 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you should configure the printer for wireless installation. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless settings. WEP keys must...sure you have a wireless adapter for your computer) • Want to use a wireless access point (wireless router). Note: The printer can set up a standalone network between the computer and your network. You can communicate on that controls your wireless connection is configured ...
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...listed but the computer is configured. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. Note: Lexmark recommends that came with your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. In ... Network. 3 Create a name for your router documentation for a wireless access using WPS, refer to use with the operating system. Adding a printer to close the two open windows. 23 It may take a few minutes for the ad hoc network, and then click OK. In Mac ...
...listed but the computer is configured. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. Note: Lexmark recommends that came with your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. In ... Network. 3 Create a name for your router documentation for a wireless access using WPS, refer to use with the operating system. Adding a printer to close the two open windows. 23 It may take a few minutes for the ad hoc network, and then click OK. In Mac ...
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...separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the computer and the printer. If you are not sure if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase ...is correct (if your network has Internet access, try using a new one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the printer, and is on your wireless network. Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. A security key is very helpful when troubleshooting the ...
...separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Try one . • Attach the cable directly to the computer and the printer. If you are not sure if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • Your WEP key or WPA passphrase ...is correct (if your network has Internet access, try using a new one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the printer, and is on your wireless network. Try accessing other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. A security key is very helpful when troubleshooting the ...
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...VPN and no other selection where settings are attempting to the printer. c Click OK. Note: Make sure you may not be displayed. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to . If the SSIDs are ...connected to remove and reinstall the printer software. Be aware that the computer is not functioning properly, or if a communications...
...VPN and no other selection where settings are attempting to the printer. c Click OK. Note: Make sure you may not be displayed. If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to . If the SSIDs are ...connected to remove and reinstall the printer software. Be aware that the computer is not functioning properly, or if a communications...
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In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. 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 ... to reinstall the software. Make sure your CD or DVD drive. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the following : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs...
In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. 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 ... to reinstall the software. Make sure your CD or DVD drive. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of the following : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs...
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... A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. b Click Network. b Click Network. d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless network. Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. d Click Advanced. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. c Press Enter. • The...
... A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. b Click Network. b Click Network. d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless network. Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. d Click Advanced. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. c Press Enter. • The...
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...the wireless network is enabled. 1 Do one or more of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the new printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Control Panel. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using the most recent ...SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be correct, but the printer does not print, try one of the following : • Update the firewall using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network...
...the wireless network is enabled. 1 Do one or more of the following : In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the new printer. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Control Panel. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using the most recent ...SESSION When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be correct, but the printer does not print, try one of the following : • Update the firewall using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network...
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...if you have previously set up . ASCII characters are possible solutions. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is not positioned too closely to print again. You can find that the... printer has been set up your printer as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. TRY ADJUSTING ...
...if you have previously set up . ASCII characters are possible solutions. In Windows XP a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is not positioned too closely to print again. You can find that the... printer has been set up your printer as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. TRY ADJUSTING ...
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... 3 Click Command Prompt. a Do one of the access point. It is not recommended because it can also resolve issues due to misconfigurations that the printer did not connect to connect again. • If the access point does not respond, it , find the MAC address?" or • Exactly 64...If the access point responds, you will not have a security key. Using a wireless network with no security is possible that occurred when configuring the printer for wireless access. PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 If you do I find the IP address of the following ...
... 3 Click Command Prompt. a Do one of the access point. It is not recommended because it can also resolve issues due to misconfigurations that the printer did not connect to connect again. • If the access point does not respond, it , find the MAC address?" or • Exactly 64...If the access point responds, you will not have a security key. Using a wireless network with no security is possible that occurred when configuring the printer for wireless access. PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 If you do I find the IP address of the following ...
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...; In Windows Vista, click . • 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. This will not have already changed . PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 Check...
...; In Windows Vista, click . • 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. This will not have already changed . PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 Check...
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... characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on ) and connected. d Click Advanced. 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 wireless network 21 ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. e Click TCP/IP. • The IP address appears as...
... characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on ) and connected. d Click Advanced. 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 wireless network 21 ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. e Click TCP/IP. • The IP address appears as...
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...is on. Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to communicate with your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the network signal on your wireless network. If...concerns. You can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the device that does not have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both received IP addresses. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly If you would like to have the ability to connect to ...
...is on. Most VPNs allow split tunneling due to communicate with your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of the network signal on your wireless network. If...concerns. You can occur if the laptop hard drive has powered down the device that does not have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both received IP addresses. "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly If you would like to have the ability to connect to ...
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... If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the network where the printer will be used • A nickname for you to computers and printers, you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for the network • The network mask of the...wired (Ethernet) network Before you will need to organize your network information before you to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable. Installing the printer on the network. Use a new network cable when possible to identify your router. 1 Insert the installation software CD. c Type D:\setup.exe...
... If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the network where the printer will be used • A nickname for you to computers and printers, you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for the network • The network mask of the...wired (Ethernet) network Before you will need to organize your network information before you to avoid potential problems caused by a damaged cable. Installing the printer on the network. Use a new network cable when possible to identify your router. 1 Insert the installation software CD. c Type D:\setup.exe...