Lexmark 30E, Pro900, 301, 4444 Using the printer over an Ethernet network, Selecting the printer

Models: 301 Pro900 30E 4444 90T9105

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3Select the USB printer (see “Selecting the printer” on page 111).

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 the printer” on page 111).

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 for a minute for the Ethernet network interface to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.

3Select the Network printer (see “Selecting the printer” on page 111).

Note: The wireless interface 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 installation 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 the printer” on page 111).

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

Selecting the printer

1Click If the printer is currently set up for wireless or Start.

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

3Press Enter, or click OK. The printer folder opens.

4Right-click the printer you want to use, either Network or USB.

5Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.

6Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window.

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Lexmark 30E Using the printer over an Ethernet network, Selecting the printer, Select Set as Default Printer from the menu