Lexmark C540n User Manual

5Reinstall the system board cover.
Installing hardware options
Installing an optional tray or drawer
The printer supports two additional input sources: an optional 550-sheet tray and a 650-sheet duo drawer (Tray 2) with
an integrated multipurpose feeder.
Note: Some printer models may not support the optional 550-sheet tray.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The printer weight is greater than 18 kg (40 lb) and requires two or more trained
personnel to lift it safely.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the...

3Align a 650-sheet duo drawer with the optional 550-sheet tray, and then lower it into place.
4Align the printer with the 650-sheet duo drawer, and then lower the printer into place.
5Install the dust covers.
Note: Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the
printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available options in the printer
driver” on page 25.
Additional printer setup
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Attaching cables
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or an Ethernet cable. A USB port requires a USB cable. Be sure
to match the USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer. Match the appropriate Ethernet cable to
the Ethernet port.
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1Ethernet port
2USB port
Verifying printer setup
Printing a menu settings page
Print menu settings pages to review the current menu settings and to verify if the printer options are installed correctly.
Note: If you have not made any menu...

Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also
provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the arrow buttons until Reports appears, and then press .
4Press the arrow buttons until Network Setup Page appears, and then press .
After the network setup page prints, Ready appears.
5Check...

Updating available options in the printer driver
Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer
driver to make them available for print jobs.
For Windows users
1Open the Printers folder:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
2Select the printer.
3Right-click the printer, and then select Properties.
4Click the Install...

Setting up wireless printing
Note: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) and
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are types of security used on a network.
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software.
SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode will be either...

1Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer
on.
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 Make sure the printer and computer are fully on and ready.
 Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the screen.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3Click Install Printer and Software.
4Click Agree to agree to the License Agreement.
5Click Suggested, and then click Next.
6Click Wireless Network Attach.
7Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer...

8Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the software installation.
Note: Basic is the recommended path to choose. Choose Advanced only if you want to customize your
installation.
9To allow other computers on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8
for each computer.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)
Prepare to configure the printer
1Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that came with the printer. Write the...

5Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendezvous, and then double-click the printer name.
Note: The application is referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by Apple
Computer.
6From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the page where the wireless settings information is
stored.
Configure the printer for wireless access
1Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.
2Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless...

2Add the printer:
aFor IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
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From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Select the printer from the list.
5Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
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From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double-click the Utilities folder.
3Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, choose Add.
5Select the printer from the list.
6Click Add.
bFor AppleTalk printing:
In Mac OS X...