Lexmark Z2400 Series manual Why do I need an installation cable?

Page 26

Scenario 4: 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 connection to the Internet.

•This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network.

Why do I need an installation cable?

When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.

The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the printer.

How do I attach the installation cable?

The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally-attached installation.

1Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical.

2Attach the small, square connector to the printer.

26

Image 26

Contents Z2400 Series Users Guide 2007Page Contents Loading paper Troubleshooting IndexPage Safety info rm ation Publications Intro du ctionFinding information about the printer Customer supportMail support Limited WarrantyClick Customer Support Click Warranty Information Click Customer Support Click Technical SupportUnderstanding the parts of the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installationUnd ersta nding the p ri nter Use Understanding the printer software Installing printer softwareInstalling the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only Click Have disk Using the Windows printer softwareClick Œ Control Panel Using the Macintosh printer software Use Installing the prin ter on a wireless network Wireless network compatibilityUsing Windows Installing the printer on a wireless networkInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Using MacintoshClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility Configuring an IP address manuallyChanging wireless settings after installation Installing the printer on other computers Double-clickLexmark Wireless Setup AssistantWindows Vista Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Click Control Panel Click Network and InternetWindows XP and earlier Click All ProgramsFor Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Select View Available Wireless NetworksFor Mac OS X version Click All Programs or ProgramsWhat is a network? Frequently asked questionsAdding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Configuration UtilityWireless network examples How are home networks configured?Wired network example Internet Why do I need an installation cable? How do I attach the installation cable?Characteristics What is a MAC address? Finding the signal strengthWhat is an SSID? Printer can be configured in the following waysHow do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?How to locate a computer IP address using Windows How do I locate IP addresses?How are IP addresses assigned? How to locate a computer IP address using MacintoshHow to locate a printer IP address Windows VistaWhat is a key index? Loading various paper types Load in g pape rLoading paper Load up to Printing basic documents Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrin ting Printing a documentCollated Printing multiple copies of a documentCollating printed copies Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-UpUsing the taskbar in Windows Pausing print jobsUsing the printer folder in Windows Printing envelopes Canceling print jobsPrinting specialty documents Windows XP, click Start Œ Printers and FaxesPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheetsPrinting other specialty documents Using Macintosh Printing photos Using recommended paperWorking with p ho tos Page Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridgesMain taining th e prin t er Refilling print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesRemoving used print cartridges Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning the print cartridges Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the exterior of the printer Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Ordering suppliesOrdering print cartridges Lexmark Z2490Letter 10 x 15 cm Part number Power button is not lit Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows onlySetup troubleshooting Troublesho otingTemporarily Disable Security Programs in Windows Software did not installReconnect the Power Supply Make Sure Your Operating System is SupportedUsing Windows Does not printUsing Macintosh Remove and Reinstall the Software Solving printer power problemsDisconnect and Reconnect Power Supply Make Sure the Printer Power Supply is Attached CorrectlyRemoving and reinstalling the software Select UninstallEnabling the USB port in Windows Wireless troubleshootingPrinting a network setup Windows XPWireless troubleshooting checklist Check the USB cableCannot print over wireless network Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station WEP key Check Your Security KeysAllow the Wireless Installation to Complete Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computerSelect the Wireless Port Enable the PrinterSelect the Wireless Printer Windows XPMove Your Printer Make Sure the Wireless Access Point Wireless Router is onTRY Adjusting External Antennas Check Security KeysCheck MAC Address Move Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference RUN the Wireless Setup AgainMake Sure the Wireless Access Point is on Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working If you are using WEP securityIf you are using WPA security Mac OS X versionDouble-clickNetwork Utility Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeMac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Wireless print server not installed Check Network NamePage Edition notice Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedUnited States Government Rights Exposure to radio frequency radiation Industry Canada CanadaEuropean Community EC directives conformity Διαταξεισ ΤΗΣ Οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ Noise emission levels Off mode Product power consumptionPower Saver Lexmark License Agreements Total energy usagePage Page Page Ad hoc mode Netwo rking glo ssaryWPA2 Ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 23 creating IndexSsid Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange XPS driver installing