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Contents Finding information about the printer 5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows 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...
Contents Finding information about the printer 5 Setting up the printer...9 Setting up the printer on a Windows 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...
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... light is orange ...39 Wi-Fi 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 the software 50 Advanced...
... light is orange ...39 Wi-Fi 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 the software 50 Advanced...
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...network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable, see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system, see...that came with a computer and want to set it up on another computer on page 10. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. This password is on page 16. Note: If you ...
...network) Security key (password) Description 4 Follow the instructions in the following sections to set up the printer: • For printing on a Windows operating system using a wireless connection or USB cable, see "Setting up the printer on a Windows operating system" on page 9. • For printing on a Macintosh operating system, see...that came with a computer and want to set it up on another computer on page 10. Setting up the printer If you are going to use your printer for wireless printing, these are the things you need to know. This password is on page 16. Note: If you ...
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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 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.
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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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...to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but 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). Note: 1 Make sure the computer is...) 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 printer for wireless printing The following instructions are connected to protect...
...to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but 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). Note: 1 Make sure the computer is...) 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 printer for wireless printing The following instructions are connected to protect...
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...; You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will be restored when you reconnect to your original network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is on getting the equivalent network password, see the ... following instructions are using the WEP type of the printer. Note: Make sure you have completed the installation, the printer is marked 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 ...
...; You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security. • Your connection to the Internet will be restored when you reconnect to your original network. When you have completed the installation, the printer is on getting the equivalent network password, see the ... following instructions are using the WEP type of the printer. Note: Make sure you have completed the installation, the printer is marked 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 ...
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... that they can be connected to wired or wireless networks. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication...
... that they can be connected to wired or wireless networks. Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet • A computer is connected to a wireless router by Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be set up. Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication...
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Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, 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. 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...
Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet • A computer, 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. 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...
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... One factor is interference from each other devices such as microwave ovens. You can locate the printer IP address by your operating system or wireless network software. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as...Service Set identifier) is a setting on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router. • The network has no ...
... One factor is interference from each other devices such as microwave ovens. You can locate the printer IP address by your operating system or wireless network software. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as...Service Set identifier) is a setting on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Scenario 5: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet • A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router. • The network has no ...
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.... 20 Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your computer can be included in the network address field. Pinging your printer To test whether your configuration settings. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 2 From the Applications folder...same network, issue a ping command. A test page and a network setup page print. e For additional information, refer to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the printer in the MAC filter list. b Check that the Status is off. 2 Press and hold for five seconds, and then release ...
.... 20 Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists your computer can be included in the network address field. Pinging your printer To test whether your configuration settings. Macintosh users only 1 From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder. 2 From the Applications folder...same network, issue a ping command. A test page and a network setup page print. e For additional information, refer to the "Wireless troubleshooting" section of the printer in the MAC filter list. b Check that the Status is off. 2 Press and hold for five seconds, and then release ...
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.... c Under Network Card, check that came with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is one of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status... is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 21 d Check that the printer...
.... c Under Network Card, check that came with others through a wireless access point (wireless router) is one of the "Troubleshooting" chapter. Lexmark recommends setting up in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that the Status... is the recommended setup method because it has: • Increased network security • Increased reliability • Faster performance • Easier setup 21 d Check that the printer...
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... paper. • 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 connected 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...
... paper. • 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 connected 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...
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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. Connect the printer to a wireless network. 23
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... is on , press . Try one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following : Press power button Make sure the printer is not on by pressing . Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the... Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been using the printer on the printer box. Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the...
... is on , press . Try one or more of the following: Check your operating system The following : Press power button Make sure the printer is not on by pressing . Disconnect and reconnect the power cord 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the... Windows Vista • Mac OS X Check your system requirements Check that other electrical devices have been using the printer on the printer box. Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on a wireless network: 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the...
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... "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Reinstall the internal wireless print server. A test page and a network setup page prints. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu... release the button. For more of the internal wireless print server. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off . 2 Press and hold for each file you want to printers that came with the internal wireless print server already installed. Try one or more ...
... "Uninstalling and reinstalling the software" on . Reinstall the internal wireless print server. A test page and a network setup page prints. Check printer default and pause settings 1 Click: • In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP (Classic Start menu... release the button. For more of the internal wireless print server. Reconnect power supply 1 Press to turn the printer off . 2 Press and hold for each file you want to printers that came with the internal wireless print server already installed. Try one or more ...
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...computer again using the installation cable as part of the wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in the printer selection list during installation Check whether the printer is displayed in the Network pop-up in a safe... The SSID will be prompted to connect the printer to is on the same wireless network as 192.168.0.100. c Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. Your IP address might also start with...
...computer again using the installation cable as part of the wireless access point (wireless router) and the security keys when prompted. 5 Store the SSID and the security keys in the printer selection list during installation Check whether the printer is displayed in the Network pop-up in a safe... The SSID will be prompted to connect the printer to is on the same wireless network as 192.168.0.100. c Write down exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 1400 Series. 3 Click Wireless Setup. Your IP address might also start with...
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... is not on, see "Power button is not lit" on the computer screen. 8 Store the SSID in a safe place for future reference. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the USB symbol . 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.... 5 or 13 ASCII characters. The USB port is like a password. Try one or more 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 a keyboard. Note: Make sure you copy down the security key exactly...
... is not on, see "Power button is not lit" on the computer screen. 8 Store the SSID in a safe place for future reference. Wireless Setup Utility cannot communicate with the USB symbol . 3 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.... 5 or 13 ASCII characters. The USB port is like a password. Try one or more 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 a keyboard. Note: Make sure you copy down the security key exactly...
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....11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for your printer was already set a network name. Configure optional wireless internal print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your wireless access point (wireless router) to learn how to set up and have the... keys Make sure security keys are possible solutions. Move 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 page 36. You can find the signal strength of ...
....11g networks is 300 feet, the effective range for your printer was already set a network name. Configure optional wireless internal print server If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your wireless access point (wireless router) to learn how to set up and have the... keys Make sure security keys are possible solutions. Move 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 page 36. You can find the signal strength of ...
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... setup page. c Close the window, and try printing again. Make sure your printer. For example, if you . Wireless printer is the 12-digit MAC address of your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Try adjusting external antennas Generally, antennas work best if they are possible...
... setup page. c Close the window, and try printing again. Make sure your printer. For example, if you . Wireless printer is the 12-digit MAC address of your printer and/or wireless access point (wireless router) antennas. Reinstall software Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Try adjusting external antennas Generally, antennas work best if they are possible...