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Lexmark S400 Series manual Sharing a printer in a Windows environment, Mac OS X version

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Using the printer locally (USB)

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer. Attach the other end to a USB port on the computer.

2Add the printer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. b Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section.

c Click +.

d Select the printer from the list and click Add.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

aFrom the Finder desktop, choose Go > Utilities.

bDouble-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using. The Printer List dialog appears.

cChoose the printer you want to use.

dClick Add.

The Printer Browser appears.

eSelect your printer.

fClick Add.

3A second print queue will be created. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over a wireless connection.

Sharing a printer in a Windows environment

1Prepare the computers to share the printer:

aMake all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print Sharing. See the Windows documentation for instructions on enabling File and Print Sharing.

bInstall the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.

2Identify the printer:

aOn the computer that is attached to the printer, do one of the following: 1 Click , or click Start and then click Run.

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

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

bRight-click the name of your printer.

cClick Sharing or Printer Properties.

dFrom the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as, and then assign a distinctive name.

eClick OK.

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Lexmark S400 Series manual Sharing a printer in a Windows environment, If the printer is currently set up for wireless

Contents

April Lexmark S400 Series Users GuideContents Scanning CopyingFaxing 110 Networking113 152Safety inform ation Thank you for choosing this printer Abo ut yo ur prin terMinimizing your printers environmental impact Recycling Finding information about the printerUS, call us at Use Understanding the parts of the printerEXT Orde rin g and replac in g supplies Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridgesOrdering ink cartridges Replacing ink cartridges Recycling Lexmark products Ordering paper and other suppliesUsing the printer control panel Using the printer control panel buttons and menusRedial/Pause Dialtone Keypad Changing temporary settings into new default settingsTo change the temporary settings into new default settings Changing the Power Saver timeoutTo disable the settings timeout feature Saving energy with Eco-ModeUsing the printer control panel menus Resetting to factory settingsUsing the Windows printer software Using th e printe r so f t w areSoftware installed during printer installation Minimum system requirementsAbbyy Sprint OCR Printer softwarePrinter software Using the Macintosh printer softwareSoftware resident in the Macintosh OS For Windows users Finding and installing optional softwareFor Macintosh users Select Printer HomeChecking for software updates Reinstalling the printer softwareEnabling automatic software updates Uninstalling the printer softwareUsing the World Wide Web Installing the printer softwareLoading paper Load in g pape r a nd ori gi nal do cu mentsMake sure that Paper and specialty media guidelinesLoading paper and original documents Saving paper default settings Loading original documents into the ADF Loading original documents on the scanner glassTips for printing Prin tingPrinting basic documents Printing a documentPrinting pages in reverse order Collating printed copiesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet If the printer is using a USB connection Printing envelopes Printing specialty documentsPrinting labels Tips on loading label sheets Printing on custom-size paperSelect Use custom page size Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyFor Macintosh users Working with photos Using a memory card or flash drive with the printerSupported memory cards and file types Printing photos using the printer control panelFor Macintosh users For Windows usersCamera detected. Press OK to change settings Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital cameraPrinting photos from a memory device using the proof sheet Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled deviceBluetooth Dongle Connected appears on the display Printing from a Bluetooth-enabled device Setting the Bluetooth security levelManaging print jobs Setting your printer as the default printerChanging the printing mode for a single print job Changing the printing modeFor Windows users Click Print & FaxResuming print jobs Pausing print jobsFor Macintosh users Select Automatic, Quick Print, Normal, or BestCanceling print jobs Tips for copying Cop yingMaking copies Copying photosEnlarging or reducing images Adjusting copy qualityMaking a copy lighter or darker Repeating an image on one Collating copies using the printer control panelMaking a duplex copy manually Copying multiple pages on one sheetCanceling copy jobs Tips for scanning Scan ningScanning to a local or network computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory card Using the printer control panelScanning photos into an editing application Click Preview/Edit Using the printer softwareScanning documents into an editing application Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer softwareClick Document For Macintosh users Why am I being asked for a PIN? Scanning FAQWhat is an application list, and how do I update it? How can I improve the quality of a scan?Canceling scan jobs Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax line Setting up the printer to faxTips for this setup FaxingConnected to different wall jacks Connected to the same telephone wall jackTips for this setup Scenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Tips for this setup Scenario 3 VoIP telephone serviceSetup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Scenario 5 Country-specific setup Connecting the printer to a non-RJ-11 wall jack EXT Line Connecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Setting the fax footer Setting the fax headerEntering your user information Configuring fax settings using the fax software Configuring the fax settingsUsing the Fax Setup Wizard in Windows Using the Fax Setup Utility in MacintoshYou can Configuring fax settings using the printer control panelCreating a contact list Creating a contact list using the fax softwareClick Select from phonebook Creating a contact list using the printer control panel Sending faxes Sending faxes using the printer control panelTips for sending faxes TipReceiving faxes Sending faxes using the computerTips for receiving faxes Receiving faxes automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Faxing FAQTips What is my fax number? What is a splitter and what type of splitter should I use?What is my dialing prefix? How many rings should I set? When do I need to set Auto Answer to On?How do I set the distinctive ring for the printer? Adjusting the dialing volume How do I adjust the speaker volume on the printer?Adjusting the ringer volume How can I check the dial tone?How do I change the resolution of the documents that I fax? What settings work best with digital voice mail?How do I send a fax at a scheduled time? How do I know that the fax was sent successfully? How do I send a fax using a phone calling card?How do I view the fax history of the printer? Press DialtoneCan I block faxes? How do I forward a fax?Can I retrieve failed faxes? Wireless network compatibility Installing the printer on a wireless networkNetwo rking Supported network security optionsPrinting a network setup Installing the printer on other computers Installing the printer on a wireless networkSpecial wireless installation instructions Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator lightAdding the printer to your wireless network Before you beginSelect Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue Changing wireless settings after installationAssigning a static IP address Click Unlisted NetworkCreating an ad hoc wireless network Advanced wireless setupWindows Vista or later Windows XP Windows Select View Available Wireless NetworksMac OS X version Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlierClick Wireless setup utility link Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless networkUsing the printer wirelessly Switching between USB and wireless connections Windows onlyUsing the printer locally USB Double-clickLexmark Setup AssistantSharing a printer in a Windows environment If the printer is currently set up for wirelessMac OS X version Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlierClick Properties or Printer properties Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environmentFrom the menu bar, click Help  System Preferences Help What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Networking FAQWhere do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase? What is an SSID?What is a network? Where do I find my SSID?How are home networks configured? Wireless network examplesScenario 3 Wireless network with no Internet access Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access101 How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable?102 103 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?How can I improve wireless signal strength? Finding the signal strengthRemove Obstacles Between the Access Point and the Printer 104105 Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal AbsorptionRemove Sources of Interference For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station For Macintosh users with a wireless access point106 How do I find the MAC address? What is a MAC address?107 What is TCP/IP? What is an IP address?How do I locate IP addresses? 108How to locate a printer IP address What is a key index?How are IP addresses assigned? 109Maintaining ink cartridges Main taining the prin t erChecking ink levels Aligning the printhead111 Cleaning the printhead nozzlesCleaning the scanner glass Cleaning the exterior of the printer112 If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem Using the Service Center to solve printer problemsSetup troubleshooting Troublesho otingChange the Language Using the Printer Menus Printhead errorsIncorrect language appears on the display 114Remove and Reinsert the Printhead 115Reconnect the Printer Power Supply Software did not installPrint job does not print or is missing pages 116Printer is printing blank pages Remove and Reinstall the Printer Software117 Cannot delete documents from the print queue Printer is busy or does not respondCannot print through USB 118Make Sure the USB Port is Enabled in Windows Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper supportPaper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jam in the ADF selected models only120 Check Paper ConditionCheck Minimum Print Settings Print troubleshootingSelect the Borderless Print Feature Poor quality at the edgesStreaks or lines on printed image Computer slows down when printingPrint speed is slow 122Copier or scanner does not respond Copy and scan troubleshootingScanner unit does not close Poor copy or scanned image qualityScan was not successful Partial copies or scans of documents or photosScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Cannot scan to a computer over a networkFax troubleshooting checklist Fax troubleshooting125 Cannot send faxes Enable Error Correction126 Decrease the Transmission Speed of the FAX ModemMake Sure That the Dial Prefix Setting is Correct Enable Automatic FAX Conversion127 128 Cannot receive faxesMake Sure the FAX Software is Installed Fax error messages on the printer control panelCannot run the fax software 129130 131 Memory card troubleshootingNothing happens when a memory card is inserted Memory card troubleshooting checklistCannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive 132Wireless troubleshooting checklist Wireless troubleshooting133 Cannot print over wireless network Resetting the wireless settings to factory defaultsTurn the Wireless Access Point OFF and then Back on 134Move Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Make Sure Demo Mode is Turned OFFCheck the Wireless Signal Quality 135136 Check Your Advanced Security Settings137 For Macintosh users with a wireless access pointFor Macintosh users with an AirPort base station Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier138 Continue button is unavailableTRY Running the Installer Again Wi-Fi indicator light is not litCheck Power Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computerEnable the Printer Allow the Wireless Installation to CompleteSelect the Wireless Printer Select the Wireless PortIf you are using WEP security Wi-Fi indicator light is still orangeIf you are using WPA security 141Move Your Access Point to Minimize Interference Make Sure the Access Point is on142 Check MAC Address143 Ping the Access Point to Make Sure the Network is WorkingDouble-clickNetwork Utility 144145 Configure the Printer for Wireless Access AgainMake Sure Your Computer can Communicate with the Printer 146 Wireless print server not installedMake Sure the Wireless Port is Selected How to locate a printer IP address147 148 Change the Channel the Wireless Router Uses Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues149 Eliminate Sources of InterferenceCheck for Known Issues with the Wireless Router Configure the Wireless Router with a Unique Ssid150 Assign Static IP Addresses to ALL Devices in the Network151 Check for Wireless Adapter UpdatesChange ALL Network Devices to the Same Type Purchase a NEW RouterEdition notice Product information152 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedLicensing notices Trademarks153 Noise emission levels Hinweis zum GS-Zeichen154 Battery notice Temperature information155 156 Power consumption157 Lexmark Software Limited Warranty and License Agreements158 159 160 European Community EC directives conformityAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Industry Canada compliance statementRegulatory notices for telecommunication terminal equipment 161162 South Africa telecommunications noticeUtilisation de ce produit en Suisse Using this product in Switzerland163 Verwendung dieses Produkts in der Schweiz Regulatory notices for wireless productsUso del prodotto in Svizzera Exposure to radio frequency radiationTaiwan NCC RF notice statement Industry Canada Canada165 Industry Canada Canada166 Suomi 167168 Index169 170 Dpof 171172 Ssid 173VPN 174