Lexmark 40E, S410 manual How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?

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The USB port on the computer and on the printer are each marked with .

Note: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted to do.

1If the USB port at the back of the printer is covered by a sticker, then make sure to remove it.

2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?

Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc.

In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communicate with each other through an access point (wireless router).

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Contents October S410 Series Users GuideContents Copying PrintingScanning Mailing TroubleshootingFaxing NetworkingIndex 176 Safety information Thank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energyConserving ink Finding information about the printerRecycling PublicationsGo to http//smartsolutions.lexmark.com. Click Help to Use Understanding the parts of the printerAbout your printer About your printer Ordering ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesReturn Program cartridge Regular cartridge Replacing ink cartridges Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesRemoving ink cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Installing ink cartridgesPart Number Paper Paper size Recycling Lexmark productsReplacing the language sheet Using the printer control panel buttons and menusUsing the printer control panel Use Keypad Copy mode or Photo mode Using the printer control panel buttons and menusSetup OK Device Setup OK Sleep OK Changing the Sleep timeoutSetup OK Print Mode Setup OK 2‑Sided Copy, Standalone OK Saving paper and energySetup OK Device Setup OK Screen Brightness OK Restoring factory default settingsSetup OK Restore Factory Defaults OK Using the Windows printer software Using the printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsPrinter software Use Printer Settings Customize settings for fax jobs Using the Macintosh printer softwareLaunching the Print dialog Launching an applicationAccessing Web links Finding and installing optional softwareFor Windows users For Macintosh usersUninstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareUpdating the printer software Downloading PCL and PS drivers Windows onlyUsing the Internet Installing the printer softwareLoading paper Loading paper and original documentsLoad up to Make sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesLoading paper and original documents Saving paper settings Loading original documents into the ADF Loading original documents on the scanner glassPrinting Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupTips for printing Printing basic documentsChanging the print order of pages Collating printed copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing envelopes Printing on specialty mediaPaper/Finishing tab Manage Custom Sizes New Printing on labelsPrinting on custom‑size paper Working with photosSupported file types Printing photos from a flash drive Using a flash drive with the printerPrinting photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingUsing the control panel Setting the duplex printing dry timeUsing the printer software Setup OK Print Mode Setup OK Page Dry Time OKFinding the print queue for your printer Managing print jobsFor Macintosh users System Preferences Print & Fax select your printerCreating a print queue Setting your printer as the default printerFor Windows users Pausing print jobs Changing the default printing modeResuming print jobs Canceling print jobsPrinting from a mobile device What is LexPrint?Supported printers Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Scanner glassCopying an ID card Adjusting copy qualityEnlarging or reducing images Copy OK ScaleMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panelPlacing separator sheets between copies Copy OK DarknessPlacing an overlay message on each Copying multiple pages on one sheetRemoving the background of a copy Making a two‑sided duplex copy automatically Making a two-sided duplex copyMaking a two‑sided duplex copy manually Copy OK 2‑Sided CopiesCanceling copy jobs Tips for scanning ScanningScanning to a local computer Scan OK Computer USB‑Connected Computer OKScanning to a flash drive or memory card Scanning to a network computerScanning documents for editing Scanning photos for editingScanning directly to e‑mail using the printer software For Macintosh users Canceling scan jobs Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How can I improve the quality of a scan?Setting up the e-mail function Setting up the printer to e-mailCreating an e‑mail contact list using the computer Double‑click Printer SettingsTips for e‑mailing Sending e-mailContacts tab Individuals tab Canceling an e‑mail Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxFaxing Scenario 1 Standard telephone lineConnected to different wall jacks Connected to the same telephone wall jackTo connect Scenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Tips for this setup Scenario 3 VoIP telephone serviceTo connect Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Scenario 5 Country‑ or region‑specific setup Connecting the printer to a non‑RJ‑11 wall jack EXT Line Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Setup OK Fax Setup OK Dialing and Sending OK Fax Name OK Setting the fax headerEntering your user information Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel Configuring the fax settingsSetting the fax footer Setting the date and timeUsing the Fax Setup Wizard in Windows Configuring fax settings using the fax softwareFrom here You can Using the Printer Settings in Macintosh Creating a contact list using the printer control panelDouble-clickPrinter Settings Setup OK Fax Setup OK Address Book OKClick Printer Home Fax Edit contact list Creating a contact list using the fax softwareClick Select from phonebook Sending faxes Sending faxes using the printer control panelTips for sending faxes Tips for receiving faxes Receiving faxesReceiving faxes manually Receiving faxes automaticallyTips What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use? Faxing FAQWhat is my fax number? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On? What is my dialing prefix?How many rings should I set? How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer?Adjusting the dialing volume How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?Adjusting the ringer volume How can I check the dial tone?How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax? What settings work best with voice mail service?Quality Black resolution Color resolution How do I send a fax at a scheduled time?How do I know that the fax was sent successfully? How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?How do I view the fax history of the printer? How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper?How do I forward a fax? Setup OK Fax Setup OK Fax Blocking OK Turn On/Off OK On OKCan I block faxes? Can I retrieve failed faxes?Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetworking Supported network security optionsSetup OK Network Setup OK Print Network Setup Page OK Printing a network setupNo Security Information you will need during advanced wireless setup Authentication type Encryption method Open Mode None Installing the printer on a wireless networkInstalling the printer on other computers Adding the printer to your wireless network Special wireless installation instructionsBefore you begin Click Configuration TCP/IP Set static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationDouble‑click Wireless Setup Assistant Assigning a static IP addressCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupWindows Vista or later Windows XP Select View Available Wireless Networks Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkConfiguring Wi‑Fi Protected Setup manually Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS Windows onlyUSE the Push Button Configuration PBC Method USE the Personal Identification Number PIN MethodUsing the printer locally USB Using the printer wirelesslyIf the printer is currently set up for Ethernet If the printer is currently set up for wireless Using the printer over an Ethernet networkSelect Set as Default Printer from the menu Selecting the printerDouble‑click Lexmark Extras Lexmark Setup Assistant Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print CenterAdding the printer Mac OS X version 10.5 or laterClick Sharing or Printer Properties Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environmentWPA Personal, WPA2‑Personal or WPA2‑Enterprise Configuring securityEAP‑MD5, MSCHAPv2, or Leap Configuring 802.1X Authentication Networking FAQWhat is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup? If you have selected Do thisWhat is an SSID? Where do I find my WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase?Where do I find my SSID? How are home networks configured? What is a network? Characters Security type Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Wireless network examplesWhy do I need a USB cable? What is a USB cable?Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access How do I attach the USB cable?How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Checking computer connectivity Finding the signal strengthChecking printer connectivity Infrastructure Ad hocMove the Printer Closer to the Access Point How can I improve wireless signal strength?Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with an access point What is a MAC address?Click Advanced or Configure How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is TCP/IP?How are IP addresses assigned? Locating the printer IP addressWhat is the difference between Guided and Advanced setup? What is a key index?Maintaining the printer Using the printer control panelMaintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levelsCleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printerSetup OK Maintenance OK Moving the printer to another location Cleaning the scanner glassPage If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Before you troubleshootReconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installPrint job does not print or is missing pages Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted CorrectlyRemove and Reinstall the Printer Software Printer is printing blank pages Make Sure the Printer is not in Sleep ModePrinter is busy or does not respond Cannot delete documents from the print queue Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in WindowsCannot print through USB Understanding printer messages Alignment ProblemCannot Collate Job Change to Size PaperClose Printer Ink Cartridge ErrorFax Memory Full Ink Cartridge MissingNetwork x Software Error Memory Device ErrorInk Cartridge Unsupported Ink LowPrinter Memory Full Printhead ErrorPrinthead Cannot Move Remove and reinsert the printheadPrinthead Missing Printhead Unsupported Replace Ink Cartridge Printhead WarningJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Check the jam clearance area Paper jam in the printerPaper jam in the exit tray Paper jam in the paper support Paper jam in the duplex unit Check the ADF Paper jam in the ADF select models onlyScenario Scenario Check under the ADF tray Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck Paper Condition Check Minimum Print Settings Print troubleshootingSelect the Borderless Print Feature Poor quality at the edgesPrint speed is slow Streaks or lines on printed imageCheck the INK Levels Computer slows down when printing Copy and scan troubleshootingCopier or scanner does not respond Poor copy or scanned image quality Scanner unit does not closePartial copies or scans of documents or photos Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Fax troubleshootingCannot scan to a computer over a network Restart the ComputerConnection checklist Fax troubleshooting checklistCannot send faxes Decrease the Transmission Speed of the FAX ModemEnable Automatic FAX Conversion Enable Error CorrectionMake Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct Setup OK Fax Setup OK Dialing and Sending OK Dial Prefix OKCannot run the fax software Error Message What it indicates Possible solutions Fax error messages on the printer control panelMake Sure the Printer is Connected to a Telephone Line Troubleshooting 150 Continue button is unavailable Network troubleshootingMake Sure the Printer is Plugged in and Turned on Make Sure the USB Port on the Computer is WorkingCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer RUN the Installer AgainPage Setup OK Demo Mode OK Off OK Cannot print over wireless networkTroubleshooting 155 For Macintosh users with an access point Wireless print server not installed Locating the printer IP address Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues Troubleshooting 160 Troubleshooting 161 Edition notice Product informationLexmark International, Inc All rights reserved Trademarks United States Government RightsLicensing notices Modular component noticeNoise emission levels Meter average sound pressure, dBAProduct disposal Battery notice Static sensitivity noticePower consumption Temperature informationProduct power consumption Sleep ModeIndustry Canada compliance statement Off modeAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformity168 169 South Africa telecommunications notice Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Verwendung dieses Produkts in der SchweizExposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory notices for wireless productsIndustry Canada Canada Industry Canada Canada172 173 Limited warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty service Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KYLimitation of liability Extent of limited warrantyAdditional rights Numerics IndexEAP‑TLS Page Page Page Ssid VPN

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