Using the printer wirelessly | Lexmark 101, 10E manual

Note: You can continue to use the printer wirelessly.

Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)

You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The procedures below assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)

You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select Printer Home.

4Click the Settings tab.

5Click the Wireless setup utility link.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer wirelessly.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

Using the printer locally (USB)

1Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1 Close all open software applications.

2 Insert the installation software CD.

If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

3Double-click the Lexmark Extras folder.

4Double-clickLexmark Setup Assistant.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

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S300 Series Users Guide April Contents Copying Scanning 118 Troubleshooting135 Safety info rm ation Thank you for choosing this printer Abo ut yo ur prin terMinimizing your printers environmental impact Recycling Finding information about the printerPublications US, call us at Understanding the parts of the printer Use About your printer Orde rin g an d replac in g supplies Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesOrdering ink cartridges Replacing ink cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Recycling Lexmark products Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Changing temporary settings into new default settings To change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo disable the settings timeout feature Using the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsSaving energy with Eco-Mode Initial Setup Complete appears on the display Software installed during printer installation Using th e printe r so f t w areUsing the Windows printer software Minimum system requirements Printer software Abbyy Sprint OCR Printer software Using the Macintosh printer softwareSoftware resident in the Macintosh OS For Macintosh users Finding and installing optional softwareFor Windows users Select Printer Home Enabling automatic software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareChecking for software updates Uninstalling the printer software Installing the printer software Using the World Wide Web Loading paper Load in g pape r a nd ori gi nal do cu m entsPaper and specialty media guidelines Loading paper and original documents Saving paper default settings Loading original documents on the scanner glass Printing basic documents Prin tingTips for printing Printing a document Collating printed copies Printing pages in reverse order Printing multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing envelopes Printing specialty documentsPrinting labels Printing on custom-size paper Tips on loading label sheets Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Select Use custom page size For Macintosh users Using a memory card or flash drive with the printer Working with photos Printing photos using the printer control panel Supported memory cards and file types For Windows users For Macintosh users Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Setting the Bluetooth security level Bluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Managing print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode Click Print & Fax For Windows users Pausing print jobsChanging the printing mode for a single print job For Macintosh users Canceling print jobs Resuming print jobs For Macintosh users Making copies Cop yingTips for copying Copying photos Enlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Collating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one Copying multiple pages on one sheet Making a duplex copy manually Canceling copy jobs Tips for scanning Scan ningScanning to a local or network computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer control panelScanning photos into an editing application Using the printer software Click Preview/Edit Scanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer softwareClick Document For Macintosh users What is an application list, and how do I update it? Scanning FAQWhy am I being asked for a PIN? How can I improve the quality of a scan? Canceling scan jobs Netwo rking Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless network compatibility Supported network security options Printing a network setup Installing the printer on a wireless network Installing the printer on other computers Adding the printer to your wireless network Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightSpecial wireless installation instructions Before you begin Assigning a static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationSelect Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue Click Unlisted Network Creating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupWindows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X version Select View Available Wireless NetworksWindows Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Click Wireless setup utility link Using the printer locally USB Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer wirelessly Double-clickLexmark Setup Assistant Mac OS X version If the printer is currently set up for wirelessSharing a printer in a Windows environment Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment From the menu bar, click Help  System Preferences Help Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? Networking FAQWhat is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? What is an SSID? How are home networks configured? Where do I find my SSID?What is a network? Wireless network examples Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? How do I attach the installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Requirements for all devices How can I improve wireless signal strength? Finding the signal strengthRemove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of Interference For Macintosh users with a wireless access point For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station What is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is TCP/IP? What is an IP address?How do I locate IP addresses? How are IP addresses assigned? What is a key index?How to locate a printer IP address Click More Info Checking ink levels Main taining the prin t erMaintaining ink cartridges Aligning the printhead Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glass Setup troubleshooting Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsIf Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Troublesho oting Change the Language Using the Printer Menus Printhead errorsIncorrect language appears on the display Remove and Reinsert the Printhead Print job does not print or is missing pages Software did not installReconnect the Printer Power Supply Make Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Printer is printing blank pages Remove and Reinstall the Printer SoftwareMake Sure the Printer is not in Power Saver Mode Printer is busy or does not respond Cannot print through USB Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in WindowsCannot delete documents from the print queue Restart the Computer and TRY Again Paper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper or specialty media misfeeds Select the Borderless Print Feature Print troubleshootingCheck Minimum Print Settings Poor quality at the edges Check the INK Levels Streaks or lines on printed imagePrint speed is slow Maximize Computer Processing Speed Copier or scanner does not respond Copy and scan troubleshootingComputer slows down when printing Scanner unit does not close Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScan was not successful Cannot scan to a computer over a network Nothing happens when a memory card is inserted Memory card troubleshootingMemory card troubleshooting checklist Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive Wireless troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklist Turn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back on Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsCannot print over wireless network 100 101 Make Sure Demo Mode is Turned OFFMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Disconnect from VPN Session Check Your Advanced Security Settings Check the Wireless Signal Quality102 For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with a wireless access point103 Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Continue button is unavailable 104 Check Power Wi-Fi indicator light is not litTRY Running the Installer Again Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer Select the Wireless Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteEnable the Printer Select the Wireless Port If you are using WPA security Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeIf you are using WEP security 107 108 Make Sure the Access Point is onMove Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Check MAC Address Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working 109 110 Double-clickNetwork Utility 111 Configure the Printer for Wireless Access AgainMake Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer Wireless print server not installed 112 Make Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP address113 114 115 Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesChange the Channel the Wireless Router Uses Eliminate Sources of Interference 116 Configure the Wireless Router with a Unique SsidCheck for Known Issues with the Wireless Router Assign Static IP Addresses to ALL Devices in the Network Change ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Check for Wireless Adapter Updates117 Purchase a NEW Router 118 Product informationEdition notice Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Licensing notices Trademarks119 Noise emission levels Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen120 Battery notice Temperature information121 Power consumption 122 Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformityIndustry Canada compliance statement Regulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment South Africa telecommunications notice 124 125 Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Uso del prodotto in Svizzera Industry Canada Canada Regulatory notices for wireless productsExposure to radio frequency radiation 127 Taiwan NCC RF notice statement 128 129 Česky Lexmark Software Limited Warranty and License Agreements 130 131 132 133 134 Adobe Systems Incorporated Notice Index 135 136 137 Dpof 138 Ssid 139 VPN 140