Lexmark Pro715 User Manual page 110

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Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network.
4
Select the Network printer. See "Selecting the printer" on page 110.
Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.
Selecting the printer
1
Open the printers folder.
a
Click or Start.
b
In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
c
Press Enter, or click OK.
2
Right‑click the printer you want to use (Network or USB).
3
Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.
4
Close the "Printers" or "Printers and Faxes" window.
Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)
You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that
you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the drivers are installed on the computer. See
related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.
Note: The printer supports one active local connection (USB) and one active network connection (Ethernet or
wireless) at a time. It is not possible to connect the printer to both Ethernet and wireless networks at the same time.
Using the printer wirelessly
Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:
If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)
1
Close all open applications.
2
Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3
Double‑click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.
4
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless
configuration.
If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet
1
Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.
2
Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access.
Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close
enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both.
3
Close all open applications.
Networking
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