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Summary of Contents for Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901
- Page 1 Network Getting Started Guide April 2009 www.lexmark.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Wireless networking................3 Finding more information about the printer.......................3 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network.............3 Installing the printer on a wireless network.........................4 What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?............................4 Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)..............5 Installing the printer on other computers........................5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light....................6 Special wireless installation instructions........................6... -
Page 3: Wireless Networking
For additional networking information or other information about the printer, see the comprehensive User's Guide available in your printer program folder, on the installation software CD, or on our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications/. To access the printer program folder: For Windows users Click or Start. -
Page 4: Installing The Printer On A Wireless Network
Item Description SSID (name of your wireless network) Security key (WEP key or WPA passphrase) You must know your security information. You cannot configure the printer for a secure wireless network without security information. This information is unique to your network, and you or your system support person must provide this information to complete the wireless printer configuration. -
Page 5: Configuring The Printer Wirelessly Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Look for any of these identifier marks to check if your device is WPS certified: You can find these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your access point or router. Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. -
Page 6: Interpreting The Colors Of The Wi-Fi Indicator Light
For Macintosh users Close all open software applications. Insert the installation software CD. If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop. Double-click Install. Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer. Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer. - Page 7 Adding the printer to your wireless network Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided. Stop when you are prompted to select a network. If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, press it before selecting a network. Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer installation.
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Page 8: Ethernet Networking
Ethernet networking Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network To configure your printer for an Ethernet network, organize the following information before you begin: Note: If your network automatically assigns IP addresses to computers and printers, continue on to installing the printer. - Page 9 Double-click Install. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer, selecting Ethernet connection when you are prompted to select a connection type. Ethernet networking...
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Network troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify the following: General Networking Make sure: • The printer, the computer, and the wireless access point are all plugged in and turned on. • The wireless network is working properly. Try accessing other computers on your wireless network. -
Page 11: Locating Ip Addresses
• The printer is located away from obstacles or electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal. Make sure the printer and wireless access point are not separated by poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete. Many devices can interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. -
Page 12: Wireless Troubleshooting
Wireless troubleshooting Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Before you reinstall the software, check the troubleshooting checklist, and then do the following: URN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OFF AND THEN BACK ON Turning the access point off and then back on again can sometimes refresh network connections and resolve... -
Page 13: For Windows Users
If you are using one of these boxes and need more information, see the documentation that came with your box, or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). OVE YOUR ACCESS POINT AWAY FROM OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES There may be temporary interference from electronic devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. - Page 14 Press Enter or click OK. The Command Prompt window opens. Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. Check the Wireless Network Connection section: • The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless access point . • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.2.134. Type the user name and password of the router when prompted.
- Page 15 Click AirPort. Click Advanced > TCP/IP or TCP/IP. The “Router” entry is typically the wireless access point. Type your user name and password when prompted. Click OK. On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. The SSID will be displayed. Write down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).
- Page 16 • Temporarily turn off any unnecessary wireless devices on your network and pause any network-intensive activities, like large file transfers or network games. If the network is too busy, it is possible that the printer is not receiving the IP address within the allowed time. •...
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Page 17: Notices
© 2009 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Notices... -
Page 18: Networking Glossary
Networking glossary ad hoc mode A setting for a wireless device that lets it communicate directly with other wireless devices without an access point or router ad hoc network A wireless network that does not use an access point channel A specific radio frequency used by two or more wireless devices to communicate with each other. - Page 19 switch A device similar to a network hub that can connect different networks together UAA (Universally Administered An address assigned to a network printer or print server by the manufacturer. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. Address) This is also known as a MAC address.