What is a USB cable?, Why do I need a USB cable? | Lexmark 70E, 701

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What is a USB cable?

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable is primarily used to connect a USB device to a host. Common hosts include computers and video game consoles. Through the USB port and cable, it is possible to connect computer peripherals such as mouse devices, keyboards, digital cameras, printers, personal media players, flash drives, and external hard drives. For many of those devices, USB has become the standard connection method.

Why do I need a USB cable?

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

Note: A USB cable is not necessary when connecting to a wireless network through Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

How do I attach the USB cable?

The USB 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 network or local (USB) installation.

The USB port on the computer and on the printer are each marked with .

Note: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted to do.

1If the USB port at the back of the printer is covered by a sticker, then make sure to remove it.

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Contents

November Pro710 Series Users Guide Contents Printing Loading paper and original documentsCopying Scanning Mailing Troubleshooting 130Faxing Networking Index 190 172 Safety information Thank you for choosing this printer About your printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Conserving energy Conserving ink Finding information about the printerRecycling Publications Users Guide Use Understanding the parts of the printer Use Scanner unit Access the ink cartridges About your printer Ordering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridgesReturn Program Cartridge Regular cartridge Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges Replacing ink cartridgesRemoving ink cartridges Installing ink cartridges Ordering paper and other suppliesPart Number Paper Paper size Recycling Lexmark products Replacing the language sheet Using the printer control panel buttons and menus Using the printer control panel Dialed Changing the Sleep timeout Restoring factory default settingsSaving paper and energy Initial Setup Complete appears on the display Using shortcuts What are shortcuts?Choose Getting started Launching the shortcuts page using the printer softwareCreating a shortcut For Windows users Modifying or deleting a shortcut Using shortcuts on the printer Using the Windows printer software Using the printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirements Printer software Use Printer Settings Customize settings for fax jobs Using the Macintosh printer softwareLaunching the Print dialog Launching an application Accessing Web links Finding and installing optional softwareFor Windows users For Macintosh users Uninstalling the printer software Reinstalling the printer softwareUpdating the printer software Downloading PCL and PS drivers Windows only Using the Internet Installing the printer software Loading the paper tray Loading paper and original documentsPage Page Loading envelopes or photo paper Page Load up to Make sure Loading various paper types Loading paper and original documents Loading paper and original documents Loading original documents on the scanner glass Saving paper settings Setup Paper Setup Paper Tray Linking Automatic Loading original documents into the ADFLinking trays Printing Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupTips for printing Printing basic documents Changing the print order of pages Collating printed copies Printing multiple pages on one sheet Printing documents from a flash drive Printing specialty documentsPrinting on envelopes Paper/Finishing tab Manage Custom Sizes New Printing on labels Printing on custom‑size paper Using a flash drive with the printer Working with photosSupported file types Printing photos from a flash drive Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing Portrait Landscape Setting the duplex printing dry time Using the control panelUsing the printer software Finding the print queue for your printer Managing print jobsCreating a print queue For Windows users Setting your printer as the default printer Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobs Canceling print jobs What is LexPrint?Printing from a mobile device Supported printers Tips for copying CopyingMaking copies Scanner glass Enlarging or reducing images Copying an ID card Adjusting copy quality Collating copies using the printer control panelMaking a copy lighter or darker Placing separator sheets between copies Copying multiple pages on one sheetPlacing an overlay message on each Making a two-sided duplex copy Removing the background of a copyMaking a two‑sided duplex copy automatically Making a two‑sided duplex copy manually Canceling copy jobs Scanning Tips for scanningScanning to a local computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Scanning to a network computer Scanning photos for editing Scanning documents for editing Scanning directly to e‑mail using the printer software Why am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQHow can I improve the quality of a scan? How do I scan in black and white? Canceling scan jobs Setting up the e-mail function Setting up the printer to e-mailClick Settings E-mail/FTP Settings E-mail Settings Mailing Double‑click Printer Settings Sending e-mailContacts tab Individuals tab Tips for e‑mailing Canceling an e‑mail Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxFaxing Scenario 1 Standard telephone line Connected to different wall jacks To connect Connected to the same telephone wall jack To connect Tips for this setup Scenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Scenario 3 VoIP telephone service Tips for this setupTo connect Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Scenario 5 Country‑ or region‑specific setup Connecting the printer to a non‑RJ‑11 wall jack Page Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Setting the fax header Setup Fax Setup Dialing and Sending Fax NameEntering your user information Configuring fax settings using the printer control panel Configuring the fax settingsSetting the fax footer Setting the date and time Using the Fax Setup Wizard in Windows Configuring fax settings using the fax softwareUsing the Printer Settings in Macintosh Double-clickPrinter Settings Creating a contact list using the printer control panel Creating a contact list using the fax softwareCreating a contact list Sending faxes Sending faxes using the computer Sending faxes using the printer control panelTips for sending faxes Tip Receiving faxes Setup Fax Setup Ringing and Answering Auto Answer OnTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automatically Setup Fax Setup Ringing and Answering Auto Answer Off Faxing FAQReceiving faxes manually Tips What is my fax number? What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?What is my dialing prefix? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On? How many rings should I set? Setup Fax Setup Ringing and Answering Ring PatternHow do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? How can I check the dial tone? What settings work best with voice mail service? How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax? Adjusting the dialing volume Setup Fax Setup Fax Reports Transmission Log Printing How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?How do I send a fax at a scheduled time? How do I know that the fax was sent successfully? How do I print a fax on both sides of the paper? How do I print the fax history of the printer?How do I forward a fax? Can I block faxes? Can I retrieve failed faxes? Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetworking Supported network security options Information you will need during wireless setup Printing a network setupSetup Network Setup Print Network Setup No Security Wireless Mode Information you will need during advanced wireless setupAuthentication Network Name Ssid Installing the printer on a wireless network Authentication type Encryption methodEncryption Installing the printer on other computers Adding the printer to your wireless network Special wireless installation instructionsBefore you begin For Windows users Click Unlisted Network Click Configuration TCP/IP Set static IP address Changing wireless settings after installationDouble‑click Wireless Setup Assistant Assigning a static IP address Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setup Configuring security Configuring Wi‑Fi Protected Setup manuallyWPA Personal, WPA2‑Personal or WPA2‑Enterprise EAP‑MD5, MSCHAPv2, or Leap Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Configuring 802.1X AuthenticationIf you have selected Do this Performing network management tasks Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Using the printer locally USB Using the printer wirelesslyIf the printer is currently set up for Ethernet If the printer is currently set up for wireless Using the printer over an Ethernet network Select Set as Default Printer from the menuSelecting a printer 110 Sharing a printer in a Windows environment Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print CenterAdding the printer Mac OS X version 10.5 or later Click Ports Add Port Local Port New Port Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment What is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQ Where do I find my SSID? What is an SSID?What is a network? Characters Security type Wireless network examples How are home networks configured? Scenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access What is a USB cable? Why do I need a USB cable?How do I attach the USB cable? Infrastructure Ad hoc How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Finding the signal strength Checking computer connectivityChecking printer connectivity Check the Wireless Signal Quality How can I improve wireless signal strength?Move the Printer Closer to the Access Point Remove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption For Macintosh users with an access point Click Advanced or ConfigureFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station How do I find the MAC address? What is a MAC address? What is an IP address? What is TCP/IP?How do I locate IP addresses? What is the difference between Guided and Advanced setup? What is a key index?How are IP addresses assigned? Locating the printer IP address Maintaining the printer Using the printer control panelMaintaining ink cartridges Checking ink levels Cleaning the printhead nozzles Cleaning the exterior of the printer Moving the printer to another location Cleaning the scanner glassPage If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Before you troubleshoot Software did not install Installation screen did not appear during installationChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Incorrect language appears on the display Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Print job does not print or is missing pagesMake Sure the INK Cartridges are Inserted Correctly Printer is printing blank pages Remove and Reinstall the Printer Software Printer is busy or does not respond Make Sure the Printer is not in Sleep ModeCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USB Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Alignment ProblemUnderstanding printer messages Cannot Collate Job Change Paper Source to Size Type Paper Communication ErrorClose Printer Duplex Unit Missing Ink Cartridge Missing Ink Cartridge ErrorInk Cartridge Unsupported Ink Low Network x Software Error Memory Device ErrorLoad Paper Source with Size Paper Load Paper Source with Size Type Paper Paper Tray x Removed Printhead ErrorPrinter Memory Full Printhead Cannot Move Printhead Missing Printhead Unsupported Replace Ink Cartridge Printhead WarningScanned Document Too Long Scanner ADF Cover Open Clearing paper jams Check the jam clearance area Paper jam in the printer Check the paper tray Paper jam in the duplex unit Paper jam in the exit tray Paper jam in the ADF select models only Check the ADF Check under the ADF tray Paper or specialty media misfeeds Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Check Paper Condition Select the Borderless Print Feature Check Minimum Print SettingsStreaks or lines on printed image Check the INK Levels Print speed is slow Computer slows down when printing Copier or scanner does not respond Copy and scan troubleshootingScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image quality Scan was not successful Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Cannot scan to a computer over a network Fax troubleshooting Fax troubleshooting checklistConnection checklist Enable Automatic FAX Conversion Enable Error CorrectionMake Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct Cannot send faxes Increase the Ringer Volume Make Sure That FAX Forwarding is DisabledCannot receive faxes Make Sure That the Printer is Connected to AN Analog Port Make Sure a FAX Driver is Installed Fax error messages on the printer control panelCannot run the fax software Make Sure That YOU have the Correct Manual Answer Code Troubleshooting 159 Network troubleshooting Network troubleshooting checklistGeneral Networking Continue button is unavailable Wireless NetworkingEthernet Networking Make Sure the Printer is Plugged in and Turned on Make Sure the USB Cable is Working RUN the Installer Again Computer firewall is blocking communication with the printer Wireless troubleshooting Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaults Cannot print over wireless networkSetup Demo Mode Off Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices For Macintosh users with an access point Wireless print server not installed Locating the printer IP address Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues Troubleshooting 170 Check for Known Issues with the Access Point Product information Edition noticeLexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Trademarks United States Government Rights Licensing notices Modular component noticeNoise emission levels Meter average sound pressure, dBA Product disposal Battery notice Static sensitivity notice Power consumption Temperature informationProduct power consumption Sleep Mode Industry Canada compliance statement Off modeAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformity 178 179 South Africa telecommunications notice Using this product in SwitzerlandUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory notices for wireless productsIndustry Canada Canada Industry Canada Canada 182 183 Limited warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty service Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Extent of limited warranty Limitation of liabilityAdditional rights Lexmark Software Limited Warranty and License Agreement 187 Microsoft Corporation Notices Adobe Systems Incorporated Notice Numerics Index EAP‑TLS Page Page Page Page VPN