Lexmark Impact S305 User Manual

							CHECK THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE USB ACTIVITY ON THE USB PORT
Open the Device Manager to check if it has activity whenever a USB device is connected to a USB port:
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type devmgmt.msc.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The Device Manager opens.
4Watch the Device Manager window while connecting a USB cable or another device to the USB port. The window
refreshes when Device Manager recognizes the USB connection.
If there is activity on Device Manager but none of the previous solutions worked, call Customer Support.
If there is no activity on Device Manager, there may be a problem with your computer and its USB support.
The computer must recognize the USB connection in order for installation to work.
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer
Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can interfere with wireless printing. If the printer and computer are configured
correctly, and the wireless network is working, but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the
problem. If there is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer, try one or more of the following:
Update the firewall using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. Refer to the documentation
that came with your firewall for instructions on how to do this.
If programs request firewall access when you install the printer or try to print, make sure you allow those programs
to run.
Temporarily disable the firewall and install the wireless printer on the computer. Re-enable the firewall when you
have completed the wireless installation.
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit
C
HECK POWER
If the Wi-Fi indictor light is off, make sure the  light is on. If the  light is not on, check the following:
Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.
Make sure the printer is plugged into a working outlet.
If the printer is plugged into a power strip, make sure it is turned on and working.
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)
If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer
does not print, then try one or more of the following:
ALLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE
Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, or detach the installation cable until you see the Wireless Setup
Successful screen.
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							ENABLE THE PRINTER
Confirm that the printer is enabled:
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the new printer; from the menu, select Use Printer Online.
5Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again.
SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER
You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to use the printer wirelessly.
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the printer in the folder with the matching name and model number followed by ”(Network).”
5Select Use Printer Online from the menu.
6Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again.
SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT
If you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, then you may need to select the wireless
printer to use the printer wirelessly.
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu.
5Click the Ports tab.
6Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column.
7If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the
port with Printer Port in the Description column. Check the printer model in the Printer column to make sure you
select the right printer port.
8Click OK, and then try to print again.
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							Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange
When the Wi-Fi indicator light is orange, it may indicate that the printer is:
Not configured in infrastructure mode
Waiting to make an ad hoc connection to another wireless device
Not connected to a wireless network
The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference, its distance from the wireless access point
(wireless router), or until its settings are changed.
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
CHECK NETWORK NAME
Make sure your network does not have the same name as another network near you. For example, if you and your
neighbor both use a manufacturers default network name, your printer could be connecting to your neighbors
network.
If you are not using a unique network name, consult the documentation for your wireless access point (wireless
router) to learn how to set a network name.
If you set a new network name, you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the same network name.
CHECK SECURITY KEYS
If you are using WEP security
A valid WEP key is:
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
or
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.
If you are using WPA security
A valid WPA passphrase is:
From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
or
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9.
If your wireless network is not using security, then you will not have a security key. Using a wireless network with no
security is not recommended because it can allow intruders to use your network resources without your consent.
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER)
The possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, while the wireless network range
potentially doubles in 802.11n networks. The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including
the abilities of your router and network adapters. If you are having trouble printing, try placing the computer and
printer no more than 100 feet apart.
You can find the strength of the network signal on the printer network setup page.
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							CHECK MAC ADDRESS
If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC
address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network.
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation
When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking
but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the network
because of interference, its distance from the access point (wireless router), or until its settings are changed.
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
Check the access point and, if necessary, turn it on.
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
There may be temporary interference from other devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless
phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Make sure your access point is not positioned too closely to
these devices.
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE ACCESS POINT
The possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, while the wireless network range
potentially doubles in 802.11n networks. The range of your wireless network depends on many factors, including
the abilities of your access point and wireless network adapters. If you are having trouble printing, then try placing
the computer and printer no more than 100 feet apart.
You can find the signal strength of the network on the network setup page.
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE
If your access point is using WEP security, then the WEP key should be:
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
or
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.
If your access point is using WPA or WPA2 security, then the WPA passphrase should be:
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
or
From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII
characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
Note: If you do not know this information, then see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or
contact the person who set up your wireless network.
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							CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS
If your network uses MAC address filtering, then make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the
MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. For more information, see “How do I
find the MAC address?” on page 83.
PING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING
For Windows users
1
Obtain the IP address of the access point.
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
dType ipconfig, and then press Enter.
The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the access point.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.2.134.
2Ping the access point:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
dType ping followed by a space and the IP address of the access point. For example:
ping 192.168.1.100
ePress Enter.
3Check to see whether the access point responds:
If the access point responds, then you will see several lines appear that start with “Reply from.”
It is possible that the printer did not connect to the wireless network. Turn off and then restart the printer
to try to connect again.
If the access point does not respond, then “Request timed out.” appears.
Try the following:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type ncpa.cpl, and then press Enter.
cPress Enter or click OK.
dSelect the appropriate connection from the ones shown.
eRight-click the connection, and then click Repair or Diagnose.
For Macintosh users
1
Make sure AirPort is turned on:
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network
The AirPort status indicator should be green.
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							Notes:
Yellow means the port is active but not connected.
Red means the port has not been configured.
2Obtain the IP address of the access point:
aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to:
About This Mac > More Info
bFrom the Contents pane, choose Network.
cFrom the Active Services list, choose AirPort.
The bottom pane lists the details of the AirPort connection.
dWrite down the Router entry.
The Router entry is typically the access point.
3Ping the access point:
aFrom the Finder, navigate to:
Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab
bIn the network address field, type the IP address of the access point. For example:
10.168.1.101
cClick Ping.
4If the access point responds, then you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the
access point. This means that your computer is connected to the access point.
If the access point does not respond, then nothing is displayed. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve
the problem.
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THE PRINTER
For Windows users
1
Obtain the printer IP address.
aFrom the printer, print a network setup page.
For more information, see the Users Guide.
bIn the TCP/IP section, look for Address.
2Click , or click Start and then click Run.
3In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
4Press Enter, or click OK.
5Type ping followed by a space and the IP address of the printer. For example:
ping 192.168.1.100
6Press Enter.
7If the printer responds, then you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the printer.
This ensures that your computer is communicating with your printer.
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							If the printer does not respond, then “Request timed out.” appears.
Your computer might not be connected to the network.
You may need to change the settings of your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again.
For Macintosh users
1
Obtain the printer IP address.
aFrom the printer, print a network setup page.
For more information, see the Users Guide.
bIn the TCP/IP section, look for Address.
2From the Finder, navigate to:
Utilities > Network Utility > Ping tab
3Type the IP address of the printer in the network address field. For example:
10.168.1.101
4Click Ping.
5If the printer responds, then you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the printer.
This means that your computer is communicating with your printer.
If the printer does not respond, then nothing is displayed.
Your computer might not be connected to the network. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the
problem.
You may need to change the settings of your printer. Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again.
CONFIGURE THE PRINTER FOR WIRELESS ACCESS AGAIN
If your wireless settings have changed, then you must run the printer wireless setup again. The WEP or WPA key,
channel, or other network settings may have been manually changed; or the access point may have been reset to
factory defaults.
Running the wireless setup again can also resolve issues due to wireless configuration errors.
Notes:
If you change network settings, then change them on all the network devices before changing them for the
access point.
If you have already changed the wireless network settings on your access point, then you must change the
settings on all the other network devices before you can see them on the network.
For Windows users
1
Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility
Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of
the setup process.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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							For Macintosh users
1
From the Applications folder in the Finder, or from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Wireless print server not installed
You may see a message during installation indicating that the printer does not have a wireless print server installed. If
you are sure the printer is capable of wireless printing, try the following:
CHECK POWER
Make sure the  light is on.
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER HAVE VALID IP ADDRESSES FOR THE NETWORK
If you are using a laptop and have power saving settings enabled, you may see the ”Communication not available”
message on your computer screen when you attempt to print wirelessly. This can occur if the laptop hard drive has
powered down.
If you see this message, wait a few seconds and then try to print again. The laptop and printer require a few seconds
to power up again and reattach to the wireless network.
If you see this message again after you have waited long enough for the printer and the laptop to attach to the
network, there may be a problem with your wireless network.
Make sure that the laptop and printer have both received IP addresses:
For Windows users
1
Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The Command Prompt window opens.
4Type ipconfig, and then press Enter.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
For Macintosh users
1
From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.
2Click More Info.
3From the Contents pane, choose Network.
4If you are connected over a wireless network, choose AirPort from the Active Services list.
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							How to locate a printer IP address

You can locate the printer IP address by viewing the printer network setup page.
If the printer and/or the laptop does not have an IP address, or if either has an address of 169.254.x.y (where x and
y are any two numbers between 0 and 255):
1Turn off the device that does not have a valid IP address (the laptop, the printer, or both).
2Turn on the device(s).
3Check the IP addresses again.
If the laptop and/or printer still does not receive a valid IP address, there is a problem with your wireless network.
Try the following:
Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working.
Remove any objects that could be blocking the signal.
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.
Make sure your DHCP server, which may also be your wireless router, is working and is configured to assign IP
addresses. If you are not sure how to do this, refer to the manual that came with your wireless router for more
information.
If the printer and computer have valid IP addresses and the network is operation correctly, continue troubleshooting.
MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS PORT IS SELECTED
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu.
5Click the Ports tab.
6Locate the selected port. The selected port has a check beside it in the Port column.
7If the Description column of the selected port indicates that it is a USB port, scroll through the list and select the
port with Printer Port in the Description column. Check the printer model in the Printer column to make sure you
select the right printer port.
8Click OK, and then try to print again.
MAKE SURE BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION IS ENABLED
Note: This solution applies to Windows users only
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
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							3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from the menu.
5Click the Ports tab.
6Click the box next to Enable bidirectional support if it is not already checked.
7Click Apply.
8Click OK, and then try to print again.
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)
You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time.
If you would like to have the ability to connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time, the system support
person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Be aware that some organizations will not allow split tunneling due to
security or technical concerns.
Resolving intermittent wireless communications issues
You may notice that your printer works for a short time and then stops working, although apparently nothing has
changed on your wireless network.
Many different issues can interrupt network communications, and sometimes more than one problem exists at the
same time. These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
DISCONNECT FROM ALL VPNS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORK
Most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow computers to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at
the same time. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running the wireless
setup on the computer.
To check if the computer is currently connected to a VPN, open your VPN Client software and check your VPN
connections. If you do not have a VPN Client software installed, check the connections manually using the Windows
VPN Client.
If you would like to have the ability to connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time, the system
support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Be aware that some organizations will not allow split
tunneling due to security or technical concerns.
TURN OFF THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER) AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN
ELIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTION
If a wireless network is too busy, the computer and printer may have difficulty communicating with each other. Some
causes of wireless network congestion can include:
Transferring large files across the network
Networked games
Peer-to-peer file swapping applications
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