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Lexmark 4600, 3600 Why do I need an installation cable?, How do I attach the installation cable?

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Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet

Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet

•A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router.

•The network has no connection to the Internet.

•This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network.

Why do I need an installation cable?

When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.

The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the printer.

How do I attach the installation cable?

The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation.

1Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

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Lexmark 4600, 3600 manual Why do I need an installation cable?, How do I attach the installation cable?

Contents

3600-4600 Series Users Guide NovemberSetting up the printer ContentsSafety information Installing the printer on a wireless network selectedLoading paper PrintingCopying Working with photosScanning Maintaining the printer TroubleshootingFaxing Index Networking glossaryNotices Safetyinformation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSQuick Setup sheet Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Intro ductionFinding information about the printer See theWhere to find USA Where to find North AmericaWhere to find rest of world Where to find rest of worldDate purchased Store where purchased Introduction Bypassing security warnings during software installation Settingup theprinterSetting up the printer as a copier only 3 Raise the paper support, and then extend the paper exit tray Setting up the printer2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer 4 Extend the paper guides6 Press to turn on the printer 7 If prompted, set the language Setting up the printer8 If prompted, set the country/region Setting up the printer Setting up the printer Note You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separatelySetting up the printer 15 Close the printer, and then load plain paper17 Discard or recycle the alignment page Setting up the printer16 From the printer control panel, press An alignment page prints The alignment page may differ from the one shownUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use the9 Top cover 10 Paper feed guard 11 Paper guides Use theUse the Using the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menusPress Setting up the printer Using the printer menusPress Menus List Setup menuPhoto menu From here Using the Copy menuYou can Using the Scan menu Using the Photo menuFrom here Using the PictBridge menuUsing the Setup menu You canFrom here Saving settingsReset Network Adapter Defaults to reset the wireless network settings You canTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTemporary settings To disable the settings timeout featureChanging the Power Saver timeout Using the printer softwareInstalling printer software Using Windows1 Click  Control Panel Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users only2 Click  Computer 5 Click Have diskUsing the Windows printer software Use the Using the Macintosh printer softwareUse the Use theIn Windows Vista Switching from a desktop computer to a laptop computerUsing Windows In Windows XP and earlierc Double-click Install Using Macintosha Insert the installation software CD Setting up the printerWireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless network selectedmodelsonlyInformation you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network Using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless networkWireless installation instructions France only Using MacintoshInterpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Configuring an IP address manuallya Choose Connect to another network, and then click Continue Using Macintosh Changing wireless settings after installationUsing Windows 3 Click Tools  Lexmark Wireless Setup UtilityWireless Setup menu Using the Network Setup menuInstalling the printer on other computers TCP/IP menuUsing Windows Advanced wireless setupCreating an ad hoc wireless network Using Macintosh2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections In Windows XP and earlierb Click All Programs 4 Click Network ConnectionsRight-click the Wireless Network Connection icon Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks tabFor Mac OS X version Using Macintoshb Select View Available Wireless Networks For Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierWhat is a network? Frequently asked questionsAdding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network How are home networks configured?Wireless network examples Wired network exampleScenario 1 Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet Scenario 2 Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?Scenario 4 Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet Infrastructure What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks?Ad hoc How can I improve wireless signal strength? Finding the signal strengthMOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTERREMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE How do I find out what type of security my network is using? What is an SSID?What is a MAC address? How do I find the MAC address? What is an IP address?What is TCP/IP? UAA XX XX XX XX XXHow to locate a printer IP address How to locate a computer IP address using WindowsHow to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh How do I locate IP addresses?What is a key index? Loading paper Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paperLoadin g paper Loading various paper typesLabels EnvelopesTransparencies Greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, postcards Iron-on transfersCustom-size paper Banner paper Loading original documents on the scanner glass Using the automatic paper type sensor Printing a document Prin tingPrinting basic documents Printing Web pagesUsing Windows Printing multiple copies of a documentCollating printed copies Using MacintoshUsing Windows Printing the last page first reverse page orderUsing Macintosh Using MacintoshUsing Windows Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-UpPrinting documents from a memory card or flash drive Using MacintoshChoosing compatible specialty paper types Wireless connection selected models onlyPrinting specialty documents USB connectionUsing Macintosh Printing envelopesUsing Windows b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupUsing Windows Printing labelsTips on loading label sheets Using MacintoshUsing Windows Saving and deleting print settingsPrinting on custom-size paper Using Windowsb Click Control Panel c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer In Windows VistaIn Windows XP b Click Printers and FaxesResuming print jobs Using the taskbar in WindowsUsing the printer folder in Windows Using MacintoshUsing Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Canceling print jobsUsing Mac OS X version Using the printer control panelb Click Settings  Printers Using the taskbar in WindowsUsing Macintosh In WindowsWorkingwithphotos Inserting a memory cardInserting a flash drive Storage Device Detected appearsTransferring photos from a memory device to the computer Retrieving and managing photosUsing the printer control panel Using the default Image Capture application in Macintosh Using Lexmark Productivity Studio in WindowsUsing the Lexmark Network Card Reader in Macintosh 3 Click Lexmark Productivity StudioPrinting photos Printing photos using the printer control panelTransferring photos from a memory card to a flash drive Using Macintosh Printing photos from the computer using the printer softwareUsing Windows c Select Lexmark Productivity Studiob If you are using Windows Printing photos from a memory device using the printer softwareWireless connection selected models only If you are using MacintoshApplying color effects to photos using the printer control panel Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Camera detected. Press OK to change settingsPrinting photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using DPOF Copying photos CopyingMaking copies Enlarging or reducing imagesAdjusting copy quality Making a copy lighter or darkerCollating copies using the printer control panel Repeating an image on one pageCanceling a copy job Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-UpScanning original documents ScanningUsing the printer control panel Using Macintosh Using Windows5 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio Scanning color or black-and-white original documents Scanning photos for editingUsing Windows Canceling scan jobsUsing the printer control panel Using MacintoshUsing Windows Sending a fax using the computerFaxing a Select the Delay sending until option. b Set a time and dateUsing Windows Receiving a faxUsing Macintosh 3 Click Lexmark Productivity StudioIn Mac OS X version In Mac OS X versionUsing Macintosh In Mac OS X versionMaintainingtheprinter Installing print cartridgesMaintaining print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Refilling print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Using the printer control panel Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesAligning print cartridges Using WindowsUsing Macintosh Checking ink levelsUsing Windows Using the printer control panelUsing Macintosh Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contactsUsing Windows 3 Select Lexmark Service CenterCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glassPreserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridgesResetting menu settings Resetting to factory settingsResetting all settings Ordering paper and other suppliesSetup troubleshooting TroubleshootingUsing the printer troubleshooting software Windows only Incorrect language appears on the displayPRESS POWER BUTTON Power button is not litSoftware did not install DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE POWER CORDTEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS Page does not printRECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CHECK POWERCHECK CARTRIDGES CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGSIn Windows 2000 a Click Start b Click Settings  Printers In Windows Vista a Click b Click Control PanelFor Mac OS X version Using MacintoshDISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 3 Click Open Print QueueUsing Windows Solving printer power problemsRemoving and reinstalling the software REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWAREUsing Macintosh Enabling the USB port in WindowsIn Windows XP a Click  Control Panel b Click System and Maintenance  SystemIn Windows Wireless troubleshootingWireless troubleshooting checklist b Click Settings  Control Panel  SystemPrinting a network setup page Check the USB cableMOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Cannot print over wireless networkMOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE b Type ipconfig 2 Click All Programs  Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt2 Click All Programs or Programs  Accessories  Command Prompt In Windows VistaIn Mac OS X version Using Macintosh with a wireless access point wireless routerWEP key d Click AdvancedCHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer CHECK POWERSELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER ENABLE THE PRINTERb Click Settings Printers b Click Settings PrintersMAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON SELECT THE WIRELESS PORTb Click Settings Printers MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE2 Click All Programs  Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt TRY ADJUSTING EXTERNAL ANTENNASPING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 2 Click All Programs or Programs  Accessories  Command Prompt2 Click All Programs or Programs  Accessories  Command Prompt b Type ipconfig2 Click All Programs  Accessories 3 Click Command Prompt 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Network and InternetMAKE SURE THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT IS ON RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN3 Click Tools  Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility MOVE YOUR WIRELESS ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCECHECK SECURITY KEYS PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKINGMOVE YOUR PRINTER CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeRUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN a Click  System PreferencesCHECK NETWORK NAME If you are using WEP securityIf you are using WPA security CHECK SECURITY KEYSWireless print server not installed Troubleshooting 4 Press the arrow buttons until Yes appears, and then pressProduct information NoticesEdition notice Licensing notices UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSTrademarks 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndustry Canada compliance statement Industry Canada noticeEuropean Community EC directives conformity European EC directives conformity statement for radio productsThe following restrictions apply Compliance is indicated by the CE markingNotices Noise emission levels 1-meter average sound pressure, dBAWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive Temperature informationPower consumption Product disposalOff mode LEXMARK LICENSE AGREEMENTSPower Saver Total energy usageCARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT LEXMARK SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT7 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. This License Agreement applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Program provided by Lexmark unless Lexmark provides other terms along with the update or supplement Page Networkingglossary Networking glossaryrouter Index Page Page Page Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange 117 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit 115 Wi-Fi indicator light is stillorange 122 Wi-Fi indicator Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange