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4Type ipconfig, and then press Enter.

The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.

For Macintosh users

1From the Apple menu, navigate to: About This Mac > More Info

2From the Contents pane, choose Network.

3If you are connected over a wireless network, then choose AirPort from the Active Services list. The Router entry is typically the access point.

Locating the printer IP address

From the printer, print a network setup page. In the TCP/IP section, look for Address.

View the printer settings.

From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Setup > OK > Network Setup > OK > Wireless 802.11 b/g/n > OK > Network Connection Setup > OK > TCP/IP > OK > IP Address > OK

or

> Setup > OK > Network Setup > OK > Ethernet 10/100 > OK > Network Connection Setup > OK > TCP/IP > OK > IP Address > OK

If the printer or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are any two numbers between 0 and 255), then do the following:

1Turn off the device that does not have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both).

2Turn on the device, and then check the IP addresses again.

If the printer or the laptop still does not receive a valid IP address, then there is a problem with your wireless network. Try the following:

Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working.

Remove any objects that could be blocking the signal.

Temporarily turn off any unnecessary wireless devices on your network and pause any

networkintensive activities, like large file transfers or network games. If the network is too busy, then it is possible that the printer is not receiving the IP address within the allowed time.

Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is configured to assign IP addresses. If you are not sure how to do this, then refer to the manual that came with your wireless router.

If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is operating correctly, then continue troubleshooting.

MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED

Note: This solution applies to Windows users only.

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK.

4Rightclick the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu.

5Click the Ports tab, and then locate the selected port.

The selected port has a check mark beside it in the Port column.

6If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, then scroll through the list and select the port with Printer Port in the Description column. Check the printer model in the Printer column to make sure you select the right printer port.

7Click OK, and then try to print again.

MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED

Note: This solution applies to Windows users only.

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

3Press Enter, or click OK.

4Rightclick the printer, and then select Properties or Printer properties from the menu.

5Click the Ports tab.

6Click the box next to Enable bidirectional support if it is not already checked.

7Click Apply > OK, and then try to print again.

Ethernet network troubleshooting

Printer does not appear in the list of printers found on the network

CHECK THE ETHERNET CABLE

Check the Ethernet cable and the Ethernet connectors at both ends for any obvious damage.

Firmly plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the printer. Firmly plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network hub or wall connection.

Try using a different cable. Damage to the cable may not be obvious.

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Lexmark PRO4000C manual Ethernet network troubleshooting, Locating the printer IP address

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