Configure The Printer For Wireless Access; Configure Your Computer To Use The Printer Wirelessly - Lexmark C790 Series User Manual

Configure the printer for wireless access

1
Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.
2
Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.
3
Select the type of security you want to use to protect your wireless network.
4
Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.
5
Click Submit.
6
Open the AirPort application on your computer:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort
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From the Network pop-up menu, select the name of your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print on a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file and
create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
1
Install a PPD file on the computer:
a
Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double-click the installer package for the printer.
b
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
c
Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
d
From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
e
Type the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary software is installed on the computer.
f
Click Close when installation is complete.
2
Add the printer:
a
For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
2
Click +, and then click the IP tab.
3
Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field, and then click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
1
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
2
Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
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