Lexmark E462DTN User Manual

							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 infrastructure or ad hoc.
Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to auto for infrastructure networks.
Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure
which channel to select.
Security Method—There are three basic options for Security Method:
–WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently
in use on the network by selecting the Default WEP Transmit Key.
or
–WPA or WPA2 passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set
for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the
network.
–No security
If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.
Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.
If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network using the Advanced method, then you may need the following:
Authentication type
Inner authentication type
802.1X username and password
Certificates
Note: For more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and
Documentation CD.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)
Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:
Your wireless network is set up and working properly.
The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. Additional printer setup31
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							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. Additional printer setup32
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							7Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network and the printer.
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Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so
you can print wirelessly.
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
1
Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that shipped with the printer. Write the last six digits of the MAC
address in the space provided below:
MAC address: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the power
on.
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Enter the printer information
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Access the AirPort options.
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
aFrom the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Network.
cClick AirPort. Additional printer setup33
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							In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
aFrom the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
bFrom the Applications folder, double‑click Internet Connect.
cFrom the toolbar, click AirPort.
2From the Network pop‑up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x’s are the last six digits of the MAC address
located on the MAC address sheet.
3Open the Safari browser.
4From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show.
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
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Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.
2Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.
3Select the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.
4Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.
5Click Submit.
6Open the AirPort application on your computer:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
aFrom the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Network.
cClick AirPort.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
aFrom the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
bFrom the Applications folder, double‑click Internet Connect.
cFrom the toolbar, click AirPort.
7From the Network pop‑up menu, select your wireless network.
Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
To print to 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.
1Install a PPD file on the computer:
aInsert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.
bDouble-click the installer package for the printer.
cFrom the Welcome screen, click Continue. Additional printer setup34
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							dClick Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
eClick Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the agreement.
fSelect a Destination, and then click Continue.
gFrom the Easy Install screen, click Install.
hType the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary software is installed on the computer.
iClick Close when installation is complete.
2Add the printer:
aFor IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1From 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
1From 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 version 10.5
1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Click AppleTalk.
5Select the printer from the list.
6Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double‑click the Utilities folder.
3Locate and double‑click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
4From the Printer List, choose Add.
5Choose the Default Browser tab.
6Click More Printers.
7From the first pop‑up menu, choose AppleTalk.
8From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone. Additional printer setup35
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							9Select the printer from the list.
10Click Add.
Installing the printer on a wired network
These instructions apply to Ethernet and fiber optic network connections.
Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that:
You have completed the initial setup of the printer.
The printer is connected to your network with the appropriate type of cable.
For Windows users
1Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
Wait for the Welcome screen to appear.
If the CD does not launch after a minute, then do the following:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to agree to the License Agreement.
4Select Suggested, and then click Next.
Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, using IPv6, or to configure printers using scripts, select
Custom and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
5Select Wired Network Attach, and then click Next.
6Select the printer manufacturer from the list.
7Select the printer model from the list, and then click Next.
8Select the printer from the list of printers discovered on the network, and then click Finish.
Note: If your configured printer does not appear in the list of discovered printers, click Add Port and follow the
instructions on the computer screen.
9Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.
For Macintosh users
1Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.
2Print the network setup page from the printer. For information on printing a network setup page, see “Printing a
network setup page” on page 29.
3Locate the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section of the network setup page. You will need the IP address if you
are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.
4Install the drivers and add the printer.
aInstall a PPD file on the computer:
1Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD drive.
2Double-click the installer package for the printer. Additional printer setup36
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							3From the Welcome screen, click Continue.
4Click Continue again after viewing the Readme file.
5Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to accept the terms of the
agreement.
6Select a Destination, and then click Continue.
7From the Easy Install screen, click Install.
8Type the user password, and then click OK.
All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
9Click Restart when installation is complete.
bAdd the printer:
For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Click IP.
5Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
6Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double‑click Utilities.
3Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, click Add.
5Click IP.
6Type the IP address of your printer in the Address field.
7Click Add.
For AppleTalk printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Click +.
4Click AppleTalk.
5Select the printer from the list.
6Click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2Double‑click Utilities.
3Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4From the Printer List, click Add.
5Choose the Default Browser tab.
6Click More Printers. Additional printer setup37
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							7From the first pop‑up menu, choose AppleTalk.
8From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk zone.
9Select the printer from the list.
10Click Add.
Note: If the printer doesnt show up in the list, you may need to add it using the IP address. Contact your
system support person for assistance. Additional printer setup38
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							Minimizing your printers environmental impact
Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their impact
on the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce materials, and provide
collection and recycling programs. For more information, see:
The Notices chapter
The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment
The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle
By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printers impact even further. This chapter
outlines the settings and tasks that may yield a greater environmental benefit.
Saving paper and toner
Studies show that as much as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. You can significantly
reduce your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following printing suggestions, such as printing on both
sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper.
For information on how you can quickly save paper and energy using one printer setting, see Using Eco-Mode.
Using recycled paper
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced specifically for
use in laser printers. For more information on recycled papers that work well with your printer, see “Using recycled
paper and other office papers” on page 59.
Conserving supplies
There are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of paper and toner you use when printing. You can:
Use both sides of the paper
If your printer model supports duplex printing, then you can control whether print appears on one or two sides of the
paper by selecting 2‑sided printing from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar.
Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper
You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one side of a single sheet of paper by
selecting a setting from the Multipage printing (N‑Up) section of the Print dialog screen.
Check your first draft for accuracy
Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:
Use the preview feature, which you can select from the Print dialog or the Lexmark Toolbar, to see what the
document will look like before you print it.
Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy. Minimizing your printers environmental impact 39
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							Avoid paper jams
Carefully select and load paper to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on page 123.
Saving energy
Using Eco‑Mode
Use Eco‑Mode to quickly select one or more ways to reduce your printers environmental impact.
Note: See the table for the multiple settings that change when you select an Eco-Mode setting.
ChooseTo
Energy Reduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.
Printer engine motors do not start until a job is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before the
first page is printed.
The printer enters Power Saver mode after one minute of inactivity.
When the printer enters Power Saver mode, the printer control panel display light is turned off.
Paper
Enable the automatic duplex feature (on printer models that support duplex).
Turn off print log features.
Energy/Paper Use all the settings associated with Energy mode and Paper mode.
Off Use factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. This setting supports the performance
specifications for your printer.
1Make sure that the printer is on and Ready appears.
2From the printer control panel, press .
3Press the up or down arrow button until Settings appears, and then press .
4Press the up or down arrow button until General Settings appears, and then press .
5Press the up or down arrow button until Eco‑Mode appears, and then press .
6Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the list of possible settings. Press  at the correct setting.
Submitting Selection appears.
Reducing printer noise
Use Quiet Mode to reduce printer noise.
Note: See the table for the multiple settings that change when you select a Quiet Mode setting. Minimizing your printers environmental impact 40
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