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  • Page 1 Getting Started N1 Ethernet Adapter...
  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ... 16 An indicator light is not on ... 16 The Lexmark printer software installation screen did not appear ... 17 An error message appears ... 17 There is not a Network button on the Results: No Printer Attached screen ... 17 My network printer does not appear in the list of available printers ...
  • Page 4 Select the printer in the Chooser (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) ...26 Check the printer status ...26 Set up other computers on the network ...27 Relocate the adapter ...27 Contact Lexmark ...29 Glossary ...30 Frequently asked questions ...31 Statement of Limited Warranty ...32...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    100 Mbps. Setup N1 Ethernet For setup, you need: • The Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter • An existing Ethernet (10/100 BaseTX) network • An Ethernet (RJ-45, category 5) cable, purchased • A network-capable Lexmark printer • The printer software CD that came with your printer •...
  • Page 6 • Clean, dry, and free of dust • Away from direct sunlight Getting Started Step 2: Unpack your adapter Lexmark N1 Ethernet adapter Power supply USB cable If any items are missing, contact Lexmark (see page 29). Getting Started (this book)
  • Page 7 Step 3: Prepare your printer Unpack and set up your printer. For help, refer to the instructions that came with your printer. To help configure your printer on the network, – Do not connect your printer to your computer, however, if you have already done so, disconnect the USB or parallel cable.
  • Page 8 Step 4: Connect your adapter to your network Note: The Ethernet cable is not included with your adapter. You must purchase it separately. Getting Started Step 5: Network hub connection Ethernet cable (RJ-45, category 5) Network wall connection Ethernet cable (RJ-45, category 5) Connect your adapter to your printer...
  • Page 9 Step 6: Connect your adapter power supply Power supply Step 7: If, after 30 seconds, one or more of the indicator lights are not on, see page 16. Make sure all indicator lights are on USB light Note: The Network link light blinks to indicate network activity.
  • Page 10 Step 8: Turn on your computer Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Getting Started Step 9: Choose a procedure from the following table to install your printer software and configure your network printer. If you have questions about the software screens and messages that appear during installation, see Troubleshooting Operating system...
  • Page 11 Windows, software not previously installed Insert the printer software CD as shown. When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install Now. From the Results: No Printer Attached screen, click Network. Note: If the Results: No Printer Attached screen does not appear, continue with step 6 on page 8.
  • Page 12 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete software installation. From your desktop, double-click the icon for the Lexmark Solution Center. Note: If the icon is not on your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs name of your Lexmark printer Solution Center. Lexmark...
  • Page 13 From the Lexmark Solution Center screen, click the Advanced tab. From the Advanced window, click Networking. From the Networking Options screen, click Configure. On the Network Configuration screen, find your network printer in the list of available printers. Your network printer is...
  • Page 14 (Windows) on page 23, and then continue with step 7. Click Close. From the Networking Options screen, click Cancel. Exit the Lexmark Solution Center. Select the network printer port. Windows 98/Me/2000 a From the Start menu, click Settings Printers.
  • Page 15 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, software not previously installed Insert the printer software CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. When the Lexmark printer installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. Note: If the New Network Printer Found screen or the Printer Selection screen appears, see page 19.
  • Page 16 To set up other computers on your network, see page 27. Getting Started Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, software not previously installed Insert the printer software CD as shown. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark printer CD icon. Double-click the Install icon.
  • Page 17 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon folder Printers folder Double-click the Lexmark Utility icon for your network printer. The Printer Selection screen appears. Note: If the screen does not appear, choose Select Printer from the Advanced menu.
  • Page 18 From the Printer Selection screen: a Select your network printer. Your network printer is the one whose MAC/ Serial Number matches the MAC/Serial Number on the bottom cover of your adapter. MAC/Serial Number Note: If there is not an IP address listed or your network printer is <unconfigured>...
  • Page 19 Select Lexmark Inkjet Networking from the pull- down menu. Select your network printer. Click Add. The main Printer List screen becomes the active screen again. Click the red Close button. From the Printer Selection screen, click Continue. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete software installation.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while setting up your adapter. For this problem: An indicator light is not on The Lexmark printer software installation screen did not appear An error message appears There is not a Network button on the Results:...

  • Page 21: The Lexmark Printer Software Installation Screen Did Not Appear

    1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Reinsert the printer software CD. – If the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, continue with step 3 on page 7. – If not, continue with the following steps: a From your desktop, double-click My Computer.

  • Page 22: My Network Printer Does Not Appear In The List Of Available Printers

    2 From the Printer Installation screen, click Configure Network Printer. 3 Continue with step 4 on page 8. My network printer does not appear in the list of available printers • Unplug the adapter power supply, and then plug it in again.

  • Page 23: The New Network Printer Found Screen Appears

    The New Network Printer Found screen appears This screen appears if the printer software found only one new network printer but could not automatically configure it. 1 From the New Network Printer Found screen, click Continue. 2 From the Configure Network Printer screen, enter an IP address that is valid for your network.
  • Page 24 • Make sure the network is operating properly. Refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator. • Make sure the printer software is installed on the computer you are sending the print job from. (page 6) Note: You must install the printer software on each computer that uses the network printer.

  • Page 25: How Do I

    Manually configure the network printer Select the network printer port (Windows) Select the printer in the Chooser (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Check the printer status Set up other computers on the network Relocate the adapter Contact Lexmark See page: Getting Started...

  • Page 26: Print A Test Page

    If the icon is not on your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark printer Lexmark Solution Center. 3 From the Lexmark Solution Center screen, click the Troubleshooting tab. 4 From the Troubleshooting window, click Print a test page. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels name of your network printer Control Panel.

  • Page 27: Manually Configure The Network Printer

    Macintosh 1 Insert the printer software CD. If you are using Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, double-click the Lexmark printer CD icon, and then click Install. 2 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software.
  • Page 28 Your network printer is the one whose MAC address matches the MAC address on the bottom cover of your adapter. MAC address Note: If you want to print to a network printer on a remote subnet, click Add Printer and follow the instructions on your screen.

  • Page 29: Select The Network Printer Port (Windows)

    2 Click Configure. 3 From the Configure Network Printer screen, enter an IP address that is valid for your network. For help, refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator. 4 Click OK. The Configure Network Printer screen disappears and the Printer Selection screen becomes the active screen again.

  • Page 30: Select The Printer In The Chooser (Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2)

    Select the printer in the Chooser (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) 1 From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. 2 In the left window, highlight the printer icon for your network printer. Note: If your network printer is not listed, install the printer software.

  • Page 31: Set Up Other Computers On The Network

    For example, you might have a Lexmark Z65 locally attached and another Lexmark Z65 on your network. If you choose to Install another copy of the driver make sure you change your printer selection whenever you want to print to the network printer.
  • Page 32 To relocate your adapter to a different network: 1 Disconnect the adapter from the original network. Note: The Ethernet cable connects the adapter to the network. For help disconnecting the Ethernet cable, see page 29. 2 Unplug the adapter power supply. 3 Complete the hardware setup, software installation, and configuration for your printer and adapter on the new network.

  • Page 33: Contact Lexmark

    • Receive technical support. • Register your adapter. Other ways to contact our Customer Support Center: Windows • From the Lexmark Solution Center, click Contact Information Customer Support. • Insert the printer software CD that came with your printer into your CD-ROM drive, and then click Contact Lexmark Technical Support.

  • Page 34: Glossary

    IP address. Ethernet (category 5) cable: A network cable with RJ-45 connectors. This cable connects the Lexmark printer to the Ethernet network. Also referred to as a Cat 5 cable. IP address: A number that identifies each device connected to the network.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    Sharing your printer by way of the OS requires the printer to be attached to a host computer that must be powered on while printing. The Lexmark N1 adapter gives you the freedom to place your printer anywhere in your home or office without being attached to a host computer.

  • Page 36: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or damage to, a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location.
  • Page 37 EC 2J0003 Printed in USA 12/010 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond sign are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. 2001 Lexmark Internation, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road, © Lexington, Kentucky 40550, USA...

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