Printing a network setup page

If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.

1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the printer control panel, press .

3Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press .

4Press the arrow buttons until Network Setup Page appears, and then press . After the network setup page prints, Ready appears.

5Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that Status is “Connected.”

If Status is “Not Connected,” the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.

Setting up the printer software

Installing printer software

A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically installed during the initial printer setup.

For Windows users

1Close all open software programs.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

3From the main installation dialog, click Install Printer and Software.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

1Close all open software applications.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

3From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.

4Double-click the Install Printer and Software icon.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the World Wide Web

1Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

2From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder.

3Select your printer, and then select your operating system.

4Download the driver and install the printer software.

Additional printer setup

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