Lexmark 30P, S500 SERIES Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light, Before you begin

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4Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.

5Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer.

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 the following:

The printer is turned off or is powering up.

The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver mode, the power light pulses on and off.

Solid orange means one of the following:

The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.

The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection, but it is not currently communicating with another ad hoc device.

Blinking orange means one of the following:

The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).

The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point, but the wireless access point is turned off or not working properly.

Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is trying to establish communications with the network.

The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.

Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.

Special wireless installation instructions

The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box. Some examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet.

Before you begin

Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work on a wireless network. For more information about configuring the box to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box.

Make sure your box is turned on and that your computer is on and connected to your wireless network.

Adding the printer to your wireless network

1Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Stop when you are prompted to select a network.

2If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, press it before selecting a network.

Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer installation.

3Return to the computer screen.

From the wireless networks list that appears, select your network, and then click Continue.

Networking

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Contents November Intuition S500 Series Users GuideContents Copying PrintingScanning NetworkingTroubleshooting Maintaining the printerIndex Safety informatio n Thank you for choosing this printer About your p rinterMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energyConserving ink Finding information about the printerRecycling PublicationsHttp//support.lexmark.com Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges Ordering and replacing s uppliesOrdering ink cartridges Replacing ink cartridges Paper Paper size Ordering paper and other suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Using the printer control panel Using the printer contro l panel buttons and me nusSided/Eco-Mode Changing temporary settings into new default settingsChanging the Power Saver timeout To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Resetting to factory settings Using the printer control panel menusSaving paper and energy with Eco-Mode Using the Windows printer software Using the printer softwar eSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsPrinter software Using the Macintosh printer software Web Links Mac OS X versionMac OS X version 10.5 or earlier Checking for software updates Finding and installing optional softwareUpdating the printer software For Windows usersEnabling automatic software updates Windows only Reinstalling the printer softwareUninstalling the printer software For Windows usersInstalling the printer software Using the InternetFor Macintosh users Loading paper Loading pap er and origina l documentsMake sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesEnvelopes Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Tips for printing Printin gPrinting basic documents Printing a documentPrinting pages in reverse order Collating printed copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing specialty documents Printing envelopesPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperWorking with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelYou can Editing photos using the printer control panelFor Macintosh users Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Setting the Bluetooth security levelPrinting from a Bluetooth-enabled device Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingSetting the duplex printing dry time Macintosh only Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode for a single print job Changing the printing modeFor Windows users For Macintosh usersResuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling print jobs Copying Tips for copyingMaking copies Copying photos Copying a two-sided documentEnlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy quality Collating copies using the printer control panelMaking a copy lighter or darker Copying multiple pages on one sheet Repeating an image on oneMaking a duplex copy Making a duplex copy automaticallyMaking a duplex copy manually Canceling copy jobs Scan nin g Tips for scanningScanning to a local or network computer Using the printer control panel Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning photos into an editing application Double-clickScan Center or All-In-One Center Scanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software Why am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? How do I scan in black and white?Canceling scan jobs What is an application list, and how do I update it?Updating the application list Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetwo rking Supported network security optionsPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkSpecial wireless installation instructions Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightAdding the printer to your wireless network Before you beginAssigning a static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationAdvanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless networkWindows Vista or later Page Windows Mac OS X version 10.5 or laterMac OS X version 10.4 or earlier Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows only Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkUsing the printer locally USB Using the printer wirelesslySwitching to a wireless connection Switching to a local USB connectionSharing a printer in a Windows environment Double-clickPrinter Setup Utility or Print CenterNetworking FAQ What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment What is an SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase?Where do I find my SSID? What is a network?Wireless network examples How are home networks configured?Why do I need an installation cable? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet accessScenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable?Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strengthRemove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer How can I improve wireless signal strength?Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of InterferenceFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with an access point What is a MAC address?How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How to locate a printer IP address What is TCP/IP?How do I locate IP addresses? How are IP addresses assigned?What is a key index? Using the printer software Using the printer control panelMaintainin g the printer Maintaining ink cartridgesAligning the printhead Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerCleaning the scanner glass If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsSetup troubleshooting Trou blesh ootingPrinthead errors Change the Language Using the Printer MenusIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Print job does not print or is missing pagesMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwarePrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respondMake Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBPaper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the duplex unit 100101 Paper or specialty media misfeeds Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges 102Streaks or lines on printed image 103Check the INK Levels Computer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingPrint speed is slow 104Scanner unit does not close Copier or scanner does not respondPoor copy or scanned image quality Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScan was not successful Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer106 Memory card troubleshooting checklist Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Cannot scan to a computer over a networkCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive 108Check the Network Connection Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist109 Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Cannot print over wireless network110 111 Make Sure Your Computer is Connected to Your Access Point 112For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station Continue button is unavailable For Macintosh users with an access point113 Make Sure That the Printer is Plugged in and Turned onTRY Running the Installer Again Reconnect the Power Supply114 Make Sure That the USB Cable is WorkingWi-Fi indicator light is not lit Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer115 Select the Wireless Port Select the Wireless PrinterIf you are using WEP security If you are using WPA security117 Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Make Sure the Access Point is on118 Check the MAC Address119 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is WorkingMake Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer 120121 Configure the Printer for Wireless Access Again122 Wireless print server not installedHow to locate a printer IP address Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected123 124 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesConfigure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid Change the Channel the Wireless Router Uses125 Eliminate Sources of InterferenceCheck for Wireless Adapter Updates Check for Known Issues with the Wireless Router126 Change ALL Network Devices to the Same TypeProduct information Edition notice127 Trademarks Licensing notices128 Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen Temperature informationNoise emission levels 129Power consumption Battery noticeProduct power consumption 130Off mode Power SaverEuropean Community EC directives conformity 131Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada compliance statementRegulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment 132133 South Africa telecommunications noticeUsing this product in Switzerland Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse134 Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Regulatory notices for wireless productsUso del prodotto in Svizzera Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndustry Canada Canada 136Industry Canada Canada 137 Taiwan NCC RF notice statement138 Svenska 139140 141 142 143 Index144 Dpof 145Ssid 146VPN 147148
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