Lexmark PRO4000C, 90P3000 manual Double‑click Lexmark Extras Lexmark Setup Assistant

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Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh 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 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 to both Ethernet and wireless 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)

1Close all open applications.

2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

3Double‑click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.

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.

3Close all open applications.

4Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

5Double‑click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

7A second print queue will be created. Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection.

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

1Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

2Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.