Lexmark S315, 90T3100 manual Using the printer wirelessly, Using the printer locally USB

Networking 71

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 connection (USB) 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.

Using the printer wirelessly

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Navigate to:

Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.

2Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access.

Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both.

3Click or Start.

4Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

5Navigate to:

Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the printer locally (USB)

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

3Select the USB printer. See “Selecting the printer” on page 72.