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3Select the USB printer. See “Selecting a printer” on page 113.

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

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 a printer” on page 113.

Note: You can continue to use the printer through Ethernet or wireless connection.

Using the printer over an Ethernet network

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

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2Wait one minute for the Ethernet network adapter to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.

3Select the Network printer. See “Selecting a printer” on page 113.

Note: The wireless adapter of the printer is disabled while it is connected to an Ethernet network.

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

1Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer.

3Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network.

4Select the Network printer. See “Selecting a printer” on page 113.

Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.

Selecting a printer

1Open the printers folder.

aClick or Start.

bIn the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

cPress Enter, or click OK.

2Rightclick the printer you want to use (Network or USB).

3Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.

4Close the “Printers” or “Printers and Faxes” window.

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Lexmark 90P3000, PRO4000C manual Using the printer over an Ethernet network, Selecting a printer

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