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... operating system 9 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system 10 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 14 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...15 Installing the printer on additional network computers 16 Wireless networking...17 Networking overview...17 Learning about the printer 22 Understanding the parts of the printer...
... operating system 9 Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system 10 Setting up the printer for wireless printing 14 Setting up the printer using a USB cable...15 Installing the printer on additional network computers 16 Wireless networking...17 Networking overview...17 Learning about the printer 22 Understanding the parts of the printer...
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...not lit ...36 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 37 Check your security keys...38 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...38 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...39 ... indicator light is blinking orange during installation 39 Wireless network printer does not print ...42 Wireless printer is no longer working...44 Changing wireless settings after installation 49 Finding your MAC address...50 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default 50 Uninstalling and reinstalling...
...not lit ...36 Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation 37 Check your security keys...38 Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the printer during installation (Windows users only) ...38 Wi-Fi indicator light is orange ...39 ... indicator light is blinking orange during installation 39 Wireless network printer does not print ...42 Wireless printer is no longer working...44 Changing wireless settings after installation 49 Finding your MAC address...50 Resetting an internal wireless print server to factory default 50 Uninstalling and reinstalling...
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... Macintosh operating system, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system" on , and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your wireless network. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD...computer is also known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. Note: If you do not know . This password is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set ...
... Macintosh operating system, see "Setting up the printer on a Macintosh operating system" on , and then insert the CD for wireless printing, these are going to use your wireless network. Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system 1 Before you unpack the printer or attach anything, locate the CD...computer is also known as security key, WEP key, or WPA key. Note: If you do not know . This password is connected to your wireless network. 2 Know the name (SSID) of your network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set ...
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2 Check the top, bottom, sides, paper tray, and paper exit tray to be sure that all tape and packing material is completely removed from the printer. 3 Raise the paper support, and extend the paper exit tray. 4 Load paper, and adjust the paper guide. 5 Raise the antenna of the wireless print server. Note: Make sure you remove any tape on the antenna first. 11
2 Check the top, bottom, sides, paper tray, and paper exit tray to be sure that all tape and packing material is completely removed from the printer. 3 Raise the paper support, and extend the paper exit tray. 4 Load paper, and adjust the paper guide. 5 Raise the antenna of the wireless print server. Note: Make sure you remove any tape on the antenna first. 11
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10 Press down on page 15. 13 Note: The number of cartridges may vary by model. 13 Close the access cover. 1 2 14 To set up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • For printing using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 14. • For printing using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 11 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 12 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids.
10 Press down on page 15. 13 Note: The number of cartridges may vary by model. 13 Close the access cover. 1 2 14 To set up the printer on a Macintosh computer: • For printing using a wireless connection, see "Setting up the printer for wireless printing " on page 14. • For printing using a USB cable, see "Setting up the printer using a USB cable" on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 11 Remove the tape from the print cartridges. 1 2 12 Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids.
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...Note: 1 Make sure the computer 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 your network (SSID). Notes: • The MAC address appears on an adhesive label located...on a Macintosh operating system. b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select the type of security you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the ...
...Note: 1 Make sure the computer 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 your network (SSID). Notes: • The MAC address appears on an adhesive label located...on a Macintosh operating system. b For BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select • Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate with other wireless devices c Select the type of security you have completed the initial setup of the printer. Setting up the ...
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... instructions are for setting up the printer with the USB symbol. 4 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow the instructions on a Macintosh operating system. When you have...AirPort base station. • If you must get the equivalent network password. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will be restored when you must enter a hexadecimal key. Notes: • If you ...
... instructions are for setting up the printer with the USB symbol. 4 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 5 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon 6 Double-click the Install icon. 7 Click Continue. 8 Follow the instructions on a Macintosh operating system. When you have...AirPort base station. • If you must get the equivalent network password. Notes: • You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will be restored when you must enter a hexadecimal key. Notes: • If you ...
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Some examples of common home network configurations are: • Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Common home network configurations There are devices made...
Some examples of common home network configurations are: • Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Common home network configurations There are devices made...
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... through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly 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. 18 Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet...
... through a DSL or a cable modem. Scenario 4: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly 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. 18 Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet...
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...valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no connection to the Internet. This is a unique number used by your operating system or wireless network software. 19 You can affect the signal strength. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, click Applications. 2 From Applications, ...double-click System Preferences. 3 Click Network. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. Devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other . This is interference from each other devices such...
...valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no connection to the Internet. This is a unique number used by your operating system or wireless network software. 19 You can affect the signal strength. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, click Applications. 2 From Applications, ...double-click System Preferences. 3 Click Network. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. Devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other . This is interference from each other devices such...
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... network and responding to the ping, several seconds Request timed out. b Check that the computer has an IP address. e For additional information, refer to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the printer in the MAC filter list. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer on the same network, issue...
... network and responding to the ping, several seconds Request timed out. b Check that the computer has an IP address. e For additional information, refer to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the printer in the MAC filter list. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your printer on the same network, issue...
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... and be configured with a printer equipped for all devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the same SSID and channel. A device in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the computer...
... and be configured with a printer equipped for all devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel. Lexmark recommends setting up in one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with the same SSID and channel. A device in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the computer...
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...8226; Troubleshoot. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is configured but is not connected to a wireless network. 2 • Turn the printer on . • Orange - Press and then release the button quickly to... a wireless network. 5 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 6 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 7 Paper guide ...
...8226; Troubleshoot. 3 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 4 Wi-Fi indicator Check wireless status: • Off indicates that the printer is configured but is not connected to a wireless network. 2 • Turn the printer on . • Orange - Press and then release the button quickly to... a wireless network. 5 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 6 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 7 Paper guide ...
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Connect the printer to a wireless network. 23 Use the 8 Paper support To Load paper. 1 Use the 1 USB port 2 Power supply 2 3 To Connect the printer to a computer using . 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . 3 Internal wireless adapter Connect to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using a USB cable.
Connect the printer to a wireless network. 23 Use the 8 Paper support To Load paper. 1 Use the 1 USB port 2 Power supply 2 3 To Connect the printer to a computer using . 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . 3 Internal wireless adapter Connect to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using a USB cable.
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... 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 an electrical outlet that your USB...
... 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 an electrical outlet that your USB...
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...then release the button. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try one or more of the internal wireless print server. For more information, see the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 36 A test page and a network setup page prints...Remove and reinstall the optional internal print server Note: This solution does not apply to printers that came with the internal wireless print server already installed. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page 1 Make sure the printer is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software"...
...then release the button. Uninstall and reinstall software Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Try one or more of the internal wireless print server. For more information, see the "Setting up the printer" chapter. 36 A test page and a network setup page prints...Remove and reinstall the optional internal print server Note: This solution does not apply to printers that came with the internal wireless print server already installed. Wireless troubleshooting Printing a network setup page 1 Make sure the printer is not on, see "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software"...
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... Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of the network the computer is connected to the computer again using the installation ...users only 1 If you copy them down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. This is on page 48. 37 e Write down the SSID. 2 Reconfigure the printer's settings. The SSID of numbers separated...
... Command Prompt The Start icon looks like . 2 Type ipconfig 3 Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of the network the computer is connected to the computer again using the installation ...users only 1 If you copy them down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. This is on page 48. 37 e Write down the SSID. 2 Reconfigure the printer's settings. The SSID of numbers separated...
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...capital letters, and store it in a safe place for future reference. 3 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6 Click Continue. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 8 Store the SSID in ...USB port on the back of the printer. 4 Cancel the software installation. 5 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 6 Click Wireless Setup. 7 Follow the prompts on the same network share the same security key. WEP key • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal ...
...capital letters, and store it in a safe place for future reference. 3 Insert the CD for Macintosh. 4 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon 5 Double-click the Install icon. 6 Click Continue. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 8 Store the SSID in ...USB port on the back of the printer. 4 Cancel the software installation. 5 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 6 Click Wireless Setup. 7 Follow the prompts on the same network share the same security key. WEP key • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal ...
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... more information, see "Check your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 3 Follow the instructions on . 39 Move your MAC address" on how to the printer. If you and your neighbor both use...see "Printing a network setup page" on page 36. You can find the signal strength of interference or its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are changed. Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for ...
... more information, see "Check your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 3 Follow the instructions on . 39 Move your MAC address" on how to the printer. If you and your neighbor both use...see "Printing a network setup page" on page 36. You can find the signal strength of interference or its distance from the wireless access point (wireless router), or until its settings are changed. Check MAC address If your network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for ...
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... looks like . Try adjusting external antennas Generally, antennas work best if they are correct. Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. Check MAC address If your network uses MAC... is generally 100-150 feet. b Type ping followed by periods, such as four sets of the access point. Move your wireless access point (wireless router) to minimize interference There may find, however, that reception improves if you need help finding the MAC address, see ...
... looks like . Try adjusting external antennas Generally, antennas work best if they are correct. Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. Check MAC address If your network uses MAC... is generally 100-150 feet. b Type ping followed by periods, such as four sets of the access point. Move your wireless access point (wireless router) to minimize interference There may find, however, that reception improves if you need help finding the MAC address, see ...