Lexmark Z2400 Series manual Using Windows, Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station

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CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER

The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the wireless network.

Using Windows

1Type the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router) in the Web address field of your browser. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point:

a Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

In Windows XP and earlier, click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

bType ipconfig.

cPress Enter.

The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless access point.

The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Your IP address might also start with the numbers 10 or 169. This is determined by your operating system or wireless network software.

2Type your user name and password for the wireless access point (wireless router) when prompted.

3Click OK.

4On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. The SSID appears.

5Write down the SSID, security type, and the security keys if they are shown.

Note: Make sure you copy them down exactly, including any capital letters.

6Store the SSID and the security keys in a safe place for future reference.

Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station

For Mac OS X version 10.5

1From the Finder desktop, click Œ System Preferences.

2Click Network.

3Click AirPort.

The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu.

4Write down the SSID.

For Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

1From the menu bar, click Go Œ Applications.

2From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.

3From the toolbar, click AirPort.

The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu.

4Write down the SSID.

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Contents 2007 Z2400 Series Users GuidePage Contents Loading paper Index TroubleshootingPage Safety info rm ation Finding information about the printer Intro du ctionPublications Customer supportClick Customer Support Click Warranty Information Limited WarrantyMail support Click Customer Support Click Technical SupportUnd ersta nding the p ri nter Bypassing security warnings during software installationUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only Installing printer softwareUnderstanding the printer software Click Œ Control Panel Using the Windows printer softwareClick Have disk Using the Macintosh printer software Use Wireless network compatibility Installing the prin ter on a wireless networkInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Installing the printer on a wireless networkUsing Windows Using MacintoshChanging wireless settings after installation Configuring an IP address manuallyClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility Double-clickLexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Installing the printer on other computersCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupWindows Vista Click Control Panel Click Network and InternetClick All Programs Windows XP and earlierFor Mac OS X version Select View Available Wireless NetworksFor Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Click All Programs or ProgramsAdding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Frequently asked questionsWhat is a network? Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Configuration UtilityWired network example How are home networks configured?Wireless network examples Internet How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?Characteristics What is an SSID? Finding the signal strengthWhat is a MAC address? Printer can be configured in the following waysHow to locate a computer IP address using Windows What is an IP address?How do I find the MAC address? How do I locate IP addresses?How to locate a printer IP address How to locate a computer IP address using MacintoshHow are IP addresses assigned? Windows VistaWhat is a key index? Loading paper Load in g pape rLoading various paper types Load up to Prin ting Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting basic documents Printing a documentCollating printed copies Printing multiple copies of a documentCollated Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Printing the last page first reverse page orderUsing the printer folder in Windows Pausing print jobsUsing the taskbar in Windows Printing specialty documents Canceling print jobsPrinting envelopes Windows XP, click Start Œ Printers and FaxesPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperPrinting other specialty documents Using Macintosh Working with p ho tos Using recommended paperPrinting photos Page Main taining th e prin t er Installing print cartridgesMaintaining print cartridges Removing used print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesRefilling print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesClick Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerOrdering print cartridges Ordering suppliesOrdering paper and other supplies Lexmark Z2490Letter 10 x 15 cm Part number Setup troubleshooting Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows onlyPower button is not lit Troublesho otingReconnect the Power Supply Software did not installTemporarily Disable Security Programs in Windows Make Sure Your Operating System is SupportedDoes not print Using WindowsUsing Macintosh Disconnect and Reconnect Power Supply Solving printer power problemsRemove and Reinstall the Software Make Sure the Printer Power Supply is Attached CorrectlySelect Uninstall Removing and reinstalling the softwarePrinting a network setup Wireless troubleshootingEnabling the USB port in Windows Windows XPCheck the USB cable Wireless troubleshooting checklistCannot print over wireless network Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station Check Your Security Keys WEP keyCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Wi-Fi indicator light is not litAllow the Wireless Installation to Complete Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computerSelect the Wireless Printer Enable the PrinterSelect the Wireless Port Windows XPTRY Adjusting External Antennas Make Sure the Wireless Access Point Wireless Router is onMove Your Printer Check Security KeysCheck MAC Address Make Sure the Wireless Access Point is on RUN the Wireless Setup AgainMove Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference If you are using WPA security If you are using WEP securityPing the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working Mac OS X versionMac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeDouble-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 Power Saver Product power consumptionOff 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