Lexmark N5 manual My network printer does not print

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My network printer does not print

Make sure all cables to the printer, printer adapter, electrical outlet and network connection are secure (pages 4 through 5).

Make sure all indicator lights are on (page 5).

Check the printer status (page 37).

Make sure the printer software is installed on the computer you are sending the print job from [page 12 (inkjet) or page 17 (laser)].

Note: You must install the printer software on each computer that uses the network printer.

Make sure your network printer has been assigned a unique IP address.

If your printer adapter is connected to an inkjet printer, check the Network Configuration screen to

verify a unique IP address is listed. For help accessing the Network Configuration screen, follow steps 1 through 3 on page 14.

If there is not an IP address listed for your network printer or the address is the same as another device on your network, see “Manually configure the network printer” on page 34.

If your printer adapter is connected to a laser printer, run the Network Configuration Utility. For help, see “Laser printers” on page 35.

If there is not an IP address listed for your network printer or the address is the same as another device on your network, see “Manually configure the network printer” on page 34.

Make sure you have selected the correct printer port for the network printer. For help selecting the network printer port, see page 36.

Make sure the network is operating properly.

Refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator.

Restart the computer.

Make sure there is not a problem with the printer itself. a Disconnect the printer from the printer adapter.

b Attach the printer directly to your computer with a USB or parallel cable.

If you are able to print when the printer is directly attached, there may be a problem with your network. Refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator.

Uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. (page 33)

If the printer still does not print, refer to your printer documentation for help.

Troubleshooting

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Contents N5 Wireless Adapter Edition September Iii Contents Glossary Introduction Setup Prepare your printer Raise the printer adapter antenna Connect your printer adapter power supply Turn on your computer When the following screen appears, click Next SSID/Network name Mode Channel WEP/Authentication Key Cover of your printer Adapter Setup Setup Configure your network printer Click Install Selected Printer Inkjet 2 software previously installed MAC address Windows 98/Me/2000 Laser printers Laser 1 software not previously installed Setup Laser 2 software previously installed Setup Windows XP Setup An indicator light is not on TroubleshootingClose all open software applications Restart your computer Click Search Again Do not know the hexadecimal format of my WEP key An error message appears Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appearTroubleshooting My network printer does not print How Do I...? Change the computer’s network settingsChange the printer adapter network settings Print a test Uninstall the printer softwareManually configure the network printer Uninstall the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation SoftwareLaser printers Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows Select the network printer portSpecify a fixed IP address Check the printer statusContact Lexmark Reset the printer adapterGlossary Glossary Statement of Limited Warranty 12J0120 J0010

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