Preparing To Set Up The Printer On A Wireless Network - Lexmark CX310 User Manual

Additional printer setup
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Install the printer driver 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 the necessary applications are installed on the computer.
f
Click Close when installation is complete.
4
Add the printer.
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For IP printing:
a
From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:
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System Preferences > Print & Scan
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System Preferences > Print & Fax
b
Click +.
c
If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner.
d
Click the IP tab.
e
Type the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.
• For AppleTalk printing:
Notes:
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Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
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This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5.
a
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
b
Click +, and then navigate to:
AppleTalk > select your printer > Add

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:
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Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more
information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.
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Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.
Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:
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SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
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Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.
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Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.
Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Check with your system support person if you are
not sure which channel to select.
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