Updating Firmware; Configuring Wi-Fi Direct - Lexmark MX826ade Quick Reference

Updating firmware
Some applications require a minimum device firmware level to
operate correctly.
For more information on updating the device firmware, contact
your sales representative.
1 Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in
the address field.
Notes:
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View the printer IP address on the printer home screen.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers
separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
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If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable
it to load the web page correctly.
2 Click Settings > Device > Update Firmware.
3 Do either of the following:
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Click Check for updates > I agree, start update.
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Upload the flash file.
a
Browse to the flash file.
b
Click Upload > Start.
Adding printers to a computer
Before you begin, do one of the following:
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Connect the printer and the computer to the same network.
For more information on connecting the printer to a network,
"Connecting the printer to a Wi ‑ Fi network" on page
see
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Connect the computer to the printer. For more information, see
"Connecting a computer to the printer" on page
•
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For
more information, see "Attaching cables" on page
Note: The USB cable is sold separately.
For Windows users
1
From a computer, install the print driver.
Note: For more information, see "Installing the printer
software" on page 13.
2
Open Printers & scanners, and then click Add a printer or
scanner.
3
Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:
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Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device.
Click Show Wi ‑ Fi Direct printers, select a printer, and then
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click Add device.
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Click The printer that I want isn't listed, and then from the
Add Printer window, do the following:
a Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or
hostname, and then click Next.
b In the "Hostname or IP address" field, type the printer
IP address, and then click Next.
Notes:
–
View the printer IP address on the printer home
screen. The IP address appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as
123.123.123.123.
–
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily
disable it to load the web page correctly.
c
Select a print driver, and then click Next.
d Select Use the print driver that is currently installed
(recommended), and then click Next.
e
Type a printer name, and then click Next.
f
Select a printer sharing option, and then click Next.
g Click Finish.
For Macintosh users
1
From a computer, open Printers & Scanners.
2
Click , and then select a printer.
3
From the Use menu, select a print driver.
Notes:
15.
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To use the Macintosh print driver, select either AirPrint
15.
or Secure AirPrint.
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If you want custom printing features, then select the
7.
manufacturer print driver. To install the driver, see
"Installing the printer software" on page
4
Add the printer.
Configuring Wi‑Fi Direct
®
Wi-Fi Direct is a Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer technology that allows
wireless devices to connect directly to a Wi-Fi Direct ‑ enabled
printer without using an access point (wireless router).
1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wi-
Fi Direct.
2
Configure the settings.
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Enable Wi ‑ Fi Direct—Enables the printer to broadcast its
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own Wi ‑ Fi Direct network.
Wi ‑ Fi Direct Name—Assigns a name for the Wi ‑ Fi Direct
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network.
Wi ‑ Fi Direct Password—Assigns the password for
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negotiating the wireless security when using the peer ‑ to-
peer connection.
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Show Password on Setup Page—Shows the password on
the Network Setup Page.
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Auto-Accept Push Button Requests—Lets the printer
accept connection requests automatically.
Note: Accepting push ‑ button requests automatically is
not secured.
Note: To know the password of the Wi-Fi Direct network,
print the Network Setup Page. From the home screen, touch
Settings > Reports > Network > Network Setup Page.
Connecting a mobile device to the
printer
Before connecting your mobile device, make sure that Wi ‑ Fi Direct
has been configured. For more information, see
Wi ‑ Fi Direct" on page
14.
Connecting using Wi‑Fi Direct
Note: These instructions apply only to Android mobile devices.
1
From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
Enable Wi ‑ Fi, and then tap Wi ‑ Fi Direct.
2
3
Select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
4
Confirm the connection on the printer control panel.
Connecting using Wi‑Fi
1
From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.
Tap Wi ‑ Fi, and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.
2
Note: The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random
characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct name.
3
Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password.
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