Wireless network examples

Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access

•All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities.

•Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection.

•The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.

Internet

Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access

•All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router.

•The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.

Internet

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

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Lexmark 6600 Series, 5600 Series manual Wireless network examples, Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access

Contents

2008 Series Users GuidePage Contents Loading paper Copying Scanning 111 Faxing 103 121 Troubleshooting 168 153 Safety info rm ation Intro du ction Finding information about the printerPublications Customer support Mail supportClick Technical Support Where to find USA Limited Warranty Setting up the printe r Granting access to the software during installationSetting up the printer as a copier only or fax only Page Page Page Page Page Page Use Understanding the parts of the printer Orange Automatic Document Feeder ADF tray Line Using the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Redial/Pause Dialtone Keypad Setup Press Using the printer menus Setup menu Menus ListPhoto menu Changing temporary settings into new default settings Saving settings Temporary settings To change the temporary settings into new default settingsTo disable the settings timeout feature Installing printer software Using the printer softwareChanging the Power Saver timeout Using Windows Using the World Wide Web Installing the optional XPS driver Windows Vista users onlyClick Œ Computer Click Œ Control Panel Using the Windows printer software Using the Macintosh printer software Windows Vista Switching from a desktop computer to a laptop computer Getting the printer ready to fax Using an RJ11 adapterWindows XP and earlier Country/region United Kingdom Italy Ireland Sweden FinlandPage Egypt Poland Bulgaria Country/region Saudi Arabia Israel United Arab EmiratesCzech Republic Russia Belgium Australia Spain South Africa Turkey Country/region Choosing a fax connection Equipment Connecting to an answering machine Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting directly to a telephone wall jack in Germany Connecting to a computer with a modem Connecting to a telephone Using a digital phone service Installing the printer on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Using Windows Installing the printer on other computersUsing Macintosh Windows Vista Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light Special wireless installation instructionsBefore you begin Adding the printer to your wireless network Changing wireless settings after installationClick Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility Assigning a static IP address Using the printer wirelessly Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer locally USB If the printer is currently set up for wireless Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier Mac OS X version Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless networkClick Control Panel Click Network and Internet Windows XP Select View Available Wireless Networks Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkWindows For Macintosh users Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Frequently asked questionsWhere do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID? What is a network? Where do I find my SSID?What types of wireless network security are available? No Security Wired network example How are home networks configured? Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access Wireless network examples Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Why do I need an installation cable? How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? How do I attach the installation cable? Requirements for all devices Finding the signal strength Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer How can I improve wireless signal strength?Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption Remove Sources of Interference How do I find the MAC address? What is a MAC address? What is TCP/IP? What is an IP address?How to locate a computer IP address using Windows How do I locate IP addresses? How to locate a computer IP address using Macintosh What is a key index?How to locate a printer IP address How are IP addresses assigned?Page Loading paper Load in g pape rLoading various paper types Plain paper Heavyweight matte paper, photo paper, glossy paper EnvelopesLabels Transparencies Iron-on transfersGreeting cards, index cards, photo cards, postcards Banner paper Custom-size paper Loading original documents on the scanner glass Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image Page Automatic Document Feeder ADF paper capacity Using the automatic paper type sensor Prin ting Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting basic documents Printing a document Printing multiple copies of a document Collating printed copiesCollated Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing multiple pages on one sheet N-UpFor Mac OS X versions 10.5 Printing documents from a memory card or flash drive Printing specialty documents Wireless connection selected models onlyChoosing compatible specialty paper types USB connection Printing labels Printing envelopes Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paper Pausing print jobs Using the printer folder in WindowsManaging print jobs Using the taskbar in Windows Resuming print jobsClick Control Panel Using Mac OS X version Canceling print jobsUsing Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier Using the printer control panel Using the taskbar in Windows Connecting photo storage devices Working with p ho tosInserting a memory card Inserting a flash drive Printing photos Printing photos using the printer control panel Select Lexmark Productivity Studio Printing photos from the computer using the printer software If you are using Windows If you are using MacintoshClick Lexmark Productivity Studio Camera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Press to print the photos Working with photos Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Scanning original documents Scan ning Using Windows Scanning photos for editing Scanning color or black-and-white original documents Scanning to a computer over a network Canceling scan jobs Using Windows Making copies Cop yingCopying photos Enlarging or reducing images Making a copy lighter or darker Adjusting copy quality Press until Lighter/Darker appears Copying multiple pages on one sheet N-Up Repeating an image on one 102 Canceling a copy job Faxing Sending a fax using the printer control panelSending a fax Sending a fax while listening to a call On Hook Dial 104 Sending a broadcast fax at a scheduled time Receiving a fax automatically Receiving a faxReceiving a fax manually Receiving a fax with an answering machine Setting up the Address Book Customizing dial settingsForwarding faxes 106 Setting up Caller ID Setting up a dialing prefixSetting the distinctive ring 107 Setting up to fax while behind a PBX Setting a fax manual answer codeSetting up a fax footer Managing faxes Printing fax activity reports Printing the Fax Settings ListBlocking junk faxes 109 110 Blocking unwanted changes to fax settings Main taining th e prin t er Installing print cartridgesMaintaining print cartridges 111 112 Removing a used print cartridge Refilling print cartridges Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges113 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning print cartridges114 115 Checking ink levels Select Lexmark Service Center Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts116 Cleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the scanner glassPreserving the print cartridges 117 Ordering supplies Ordering print cartridges118 Resetting all settings Resetting to factory settingsResetting menu settings Ordering paper and other supplies 120 Setup troubleshooting Using the printer troubleshooting software Windows onlyTroublesho oting Incorrect language appears on the display Power button is not lit Software did not install122 123 Does not print Check Printer Default and Pause Settings Using Windows124 Check Cartridges Disconnect and Reconnect Power Supply Using Macintosh125 For Mac OS X version Solving printer power problems Removing and reinstalling the software126 Click Control Panel Œ Performance and Maintenance Œ System Enabling the USB port in Windows127 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshootingClick Settings Œ Control Panel Œ System 128 Printing a network setup Check the USB cable129 130 Why isnt my printer in this list? Cannot print over wireless network Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference131 Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station 132Mac OS X version 133 Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierCheck Your WEP KEY or WPA Passphrase Check Your Advanced Security Settings Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCannot print and there is a firewall on the computer 134 Enable the Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteSelect the Wireless Printer 135 136 Select the Wireless Port If you are using WEP security If you are using WPA security137 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is Working 138Check MAC Address RUN the Wireless Setup Again 139Click Control Panel Click Network Connection Make Sure the Wireless Access Point is on Move Your Wireless Access Point to Minimize Interference140 141 Check the MAC AddressDouble-clickNetwork Utility Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange 142Check Network Name 143 Wireless print server not installed Cannot send or receive a fax Fax troubleshooting144 Check Cable Connections 145 146 Can send but not receive faxes 147 Can receive but not send faxes Printer receives a blank fax Received fax has poor print quality148 Fax Mode Unsupported Fax ErrorCaller ID information is not displayed 149 Change Redial Settings Remote Fax ErrorPhone Line Busy 150 Phone Line Error No Answer151 152 Failed to Connect Product information Edition notice153 Trademarks 154Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Industry Canada compliance statement Exposure to radio frequency radiationAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada notice 156 European Community EC directives conformity 157 158 Noise emission levels 159 160 161 South Africa telecommunications notice Temperature information Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz 163 Power consumption 164 Lexmark License Agreements 165 166 167 168 Index Ethernet 169 PBX 170 Dpof 171 172 Troubleshooting, fax Caller ID not displayed 173

Lexmark 6600 Series Wireless network examples, Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access

Models: 6600 Series 5600 Series

Wireless network examples

Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access