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2Select a printer from your local subnet or from a remote subnet.

•If you want to select a particular printer on a remote subnet, type the IP address of the print server to which the printer is connected in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your keyboard.

•If you want to search a remote subnet for supported printers, type any IP address (and an optional subnet mask in CIDR notation) that belongs to the particular subnet in the Search by IP field, and then press return on your keyboard.

3From the list of printers, select the name of the printer that you want to use.

4Click Select.

Related topics:

•“Assigning an IP address” on page 9

Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets

The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that are located on the same network as the computer. If the printer and print server are located on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address during printer software installation.

Using a wireless network connection

This printer contains an internal wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network. The following settings from your existing wireless network may be needed to properly configure the printer for use on the network:

•The network name, also known as the SSID

•The type of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, WPA2)

•Any applicable security keys or passwords used with the network security encryption type

1Insert the printer software CD.

2From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Installer icon

3Double-click Install.

4Click Continue.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

If your printer is already installed but you have not set it up for use on your wireless network, you need to add your printer to the Printer List.

1From the Finder desktop, click Applications.

2From Applications, double-click Utilities.

3Double-clickPrinter Setup Utility. The Printer List dialog appears.

4From the menu bar, click Add.

The Printer Browser dialog appears.

Networking the printer

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Lexmark 1500 Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets, Using a wireless network connection, Click Continue

Contents

Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents Glossary 109 Safety information Wired network example Common home network configurationsWireless network examples General networking Networking the printer Finding the MAC address Printing a network setup Wireless networkingTypes of wireless networks IP addresses Infrastructure Finding the signal strengthAd hoc Networking the printer Why do I need an installation cable?Know your security keys Installing the printer on additional network computers Installing the printer on a networkSharing the printer on a network Selecting a network printer Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets Using a wireless network connectionClick Continue Tips for using network adapters Advanced wireless setupWhy do I need to disconnect the installation cable? What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Loading paper Getting startedChoosing compatible specialty paper types Loading envelopes Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading transparencies Loading labels Loading custom-size paper Loading iron-on transfersLoading banner paper Choosing a paper size Learning about the software print optionsChoosing a paper type Performing printing and related tasks Collating copies using the computerChoosing a print quality Printing a document Printing borderless photos Printing photos Printing cards Printing iron-on transfers Printing envelopes Printing a banner Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing multiple copies of a stored document Assembling a bookletPrinting the last page first reverse page order For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Printing color images in black and whitePrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manually Printing files from a memory card or flash driveClick File Œ Print Canceling a print job Pausing print jobsManaging print jobs Resuming print jobs Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devices Light blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Removing a memory card or flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive Printing photos from photo storage devicesPage Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos from the computer Printing cards Working with photos over the wireless network Page Related topics Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Use Understanding the parts of the printer Orange Understanding the software Installing the printer software Click Uninstall Using the Printer Selection dialogRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog From here Choose Using the Print dialog From here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Click Settings Using the Network Card ReaderChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Print cartridges Installing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Aligning the print cartridges Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Improving print quality Checking the ink levelsPreserving the print cartridges Check paper Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerRefilling print cartridges Check print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 1500 Series folder Finding information about the printer Telephone support Help Related topics Recycling Lexmark products How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support? Contacting Customer SupportIs contact information available online? Power button is not lit Setup troubleshootingPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog Printer is plugged in but does not print Printing a test page using the computerTest page does not print Check power Make sure the cartridges are properly installedDoes not print Try printing a test page again Remove tape on cartridges Check the ink levels Checking printer readiness Reinstall the softwareMake sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Checking the printer status Are the print cartridges properly installed?Checking the print cartridges Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Check your security keys Wireless troubleshootingAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Remove and reinstall the internal print server Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Reinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Check your advanced security settings Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeConfigure the optional internal wireless print server Check your security keys Check MAC address Make sure the access point is on Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again Ping the access point Changing wireless settings after installationCheck the installation cable Checking your network name Ping the printer Run the Wireless Setup Assistant Checking the ink levels Print troubleshootingInk levels seem incorrect Are you printing graphics or photos? Improving print quality Ink levels seem to go down too quicklyPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Partial document or photo prints Print speed is slow Blank or incorrect page prints Photo smudges or scratchesPrints with different fonts Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick together Print is too dark or smudgedTransparencies or photos contain white lines Perform maintenance on the print catridges Adjust the application settings for the documentVertical straight lines are not smooth White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the color and print speed Perform maintenance on the print cartridgesCannot print from a memory card or flash drive Check the level of ink in the print catridges Duplex unit does not operate correctly Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Checking printer ports Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper support 100 Paper jam in the duplex unit Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier Remove and reinstall the print cartridges103 Nothing happens when memory card is inserted Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshootingMemory card cannot be inserted Check USB cable Make sure the USB cable is connectedCheck camera connection Make sure the camera is properly equipped 106 Select the printer on your wireless network Resetting the printer to factory default settings Removing and reinstalling the software107 108 Product information Edition notice109 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved 110 Trademarks Industry Canada compliance statement Exposure to radio frequency radiationAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada Canada 112 European Community EC directives conformity 113 114 Noise emission levels Product disposal Temperature informationInformation for Chinese RoHS program 115 Product power consumption Power consumptionPower Saver Off mode 117 Total energy usage 118 119 Limited warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty service Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Limitation of liability Extent of limited warrantyAdditional rights 121 122 Glossary IP Internet Protocol address 123 124 UAA Universally Administered Address