Lexmark 200 Performing network management tasks, Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

Networking 109

•The hostname of the printer

•Any security information required for authentication to the network

Note: Make sure you have an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, and an available port, either on a networking device or a wall jack, that physically connects the printer to the network.

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

Before you install the printer on an Ethernet network, make sure that:

•You have completed the initial setup of the printer.

•Your network is set up and working properly.

•Your computer is connected to your network.

For Windows users

1Close all open software programs.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:

aClick , or click Start and then click Run.

bIn the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. c Press Enter, or click OK.

3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Select Ethernet connection when prompted to select a connection type.

For Macintosh users

1Close all open applications.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

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

3Double-click the software installer package.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Select Ethernet connection when prompted to select a connection type.

Performing network management tasks

Switching between USB, Ethernet, 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.

Note: The printer supports one active local (USB) connection and one active network connection (Ethernet or wireless) at a time. It is not possible to connect the printer to both Ethernet and wireless networks at the same time.