Lexmark Z2400 Series manual Contents

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Contents
Safety information	7
Introduction	8
Finding information about the printer	8
Understanding the printer	10
Bypassing security warnings during software installation	10
Understanding the parts of the printer	10
Understanding the printer software	12
Installing printer software	12
Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only)	12
Using the Windows printer software	13
Using the Macintosh printer software	14
Installing the printer on a wireless network	16
Wireless network compatibility	16
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	16
Installing the printer on a wireless network	17
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light	17
Configuring an IP address manually	18
Changing wireless settings after installation	18
Installing the printer on other computers	19
Advanced wireless setup	20
Creating an ad hoc wireless network	20
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network	23
Frequently asked questions	23
What is a network?	23
How are home networks configured?	24
Why do I need an installation cable?	26
How do I attach the installation cable?	26
What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks?	27
Finding the signal strength	28
What is an SSID?	28
How do I find out what type of security my network is using?	28
Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time?	28
What is a MAC address?	28
How do I find the MAC address?	29
What is an IP address?	29

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Contents 2007 Z2400 Series Users GuidePage Contents Loading paper Index TroubleshootingPage Safety info rm ation Customer support Intro du ctionFinding information about the printer PublicationsClick Customer Support Click Technical Support Limited WarrantyClick Customer Support Click Warranty Information Mail supportBypassing security warnings during software installation Und ersta nding the p ri nterUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use Installing printer software Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users onlyUnderstanding the printer software Using the Windows printer software Click Œ Control PanelClick Have disk Using the Macintosh printer software Use Wireless network compatibility Installing the prin ter on a wireless networkUsing Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless networkInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Using WindowsConfiguring an IP address manually Changing wireless settings after installationClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility Double-clickLexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Installing the printer on other computersClick Control Panel Click Network and Internet Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Windows VistaClick All Programs Windows XP and earlierClick All Programs or Programs Select View Available Wireless NetworksFor Mac OS X version For Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Configuration Utility Frequently asked questionsAdding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network What is a network?How are home networks configured? Wired network exampleWireless network examples Internet How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?Characteristics Printer can be configured in the following ways Finding the signal strengthWhat is an SSID? What is a MAC address?How do I locate IP addresses? What is an IP address?How to locate a computer IP address using Windows How do I find the MAC address?Windows Vista How to locate a computer IP address using MacintoshHow to locate a printer IP address How are IP addresses assigned?What is a key index? Load in g pape r Loading paperLoading various paper types Load up to Printing a document Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrin ting Printing basic documentsPrinting multiple copies of a document Collating printed copiesCollated Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Printing the last page first reverse page orderPausing print jobs Using the printer folder in WindowsUsing the taskbar in Windows Windows XP, click Start Œ Printers and Faxes Canceling print jobsPrinting specialty documents Printing envelopesPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperPrinting other specialty documents Using Macintosh Using recommended paper Working with p ho tosPrinting photos Page Installing print cartridges Main taining th e prin t erMaintaining print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Removing used print cartridgesRefilling print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning the print cartridgesClick Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerLexmark Z2490 Ordering suppliesOrdering print cartridges Ordering paper and other suppliesLetter 10 x 15 cm Part number Troublesho oting Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows onlySetup troubleshooting Power button is not litMake Sure Your Operating System is Supported Software did not installReconnect the Power Supply Temporarily Disable Security Programs in WindowsDoes not print Using WindowsUsing Macintosh Make Sure the Printer Power Supply is Attached Correctly Solving printer power problemsDisconnect and Reconnect Power Supply Remove and Reinstall the SoftwareSelect Uninstall Removing and reinstalling the softwareWindows XP Wireless troubleshootingPrinting a network setup Enabling the USB port in WindowsCheck the USB cable Wireless troubleshooting checklistCannot print over wireless network Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station Check Your Security Keys WEP keyCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteWindows XP Enable the PrinterSelect the Wireless Printer Select the Wireless PortCheck Security Keys Make Sure the Wireless Access Point Wireless Router is onTRY Adjusting External Antennas Move Your PrinterCheck MAC Address RUN the Wireless Setup Again Make Sure the Wireless Access Point is onMove Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference Mac OS X version If you are using WEP securityIf you are using WPA security Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is WorkingWi-Fi indicator light is still orange Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierDouble-clickNetwork Utility Check Network Name Wireless print server not installedPage Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Edition noticeUnited States Government Rights Industry Canada Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationEuropean Community EC directives conformity Διαταξεισ ΤΗΣ Οδηγιασ 1999/5/ΕΚ Noise emission levels Product power consumption Power SaverOff mode Total energy usage Lexmark License AgreementsPage Page Page Netwo rking glo ssary Ad hoc modeWPA2 Index Ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 23 creatingSsid Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange XPS driver installing