Lexmark Interact S605 User Manual

							How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless
network?
If the printer is not on the same wireless network as the computer, then you will not be able to print wirelessly. The
SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the computer, if the computer is already connected to the wireless network.
For Windows users
1Obtain the SSID of the network that the computer is connected to:
aType the IP address of your access point (wireless router) in the address field of your Web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the access point:
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
4Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. Check the Wireless Network Connection section:
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.
bType the user name and password of the router when prompted.
cClick OK.
dIn the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.
eWrite down the SSID.
Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
2Obtain the SSID of the network that the printer is connected to:
aFrom the printer, print a network setup page.
bIn the Wireless section, look for SSID.
3Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer.
If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network.
If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the
computer.
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
The SSID of the network that the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name menu.
2Write down the SSID.
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							In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
1
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort
The SSID of the network that the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network menu.
2Write down the SSID.
For Macintosh users with an access point
1Type the IP address of the access point in the address field of your Web browser and continue to step 2.
If you do not know the IP address of the access point, then do the following:
aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
bClick Advanced or Configure.
cClick TCP/IP.
The Router entry is typically the access point.
2Type your user name and password when prompted, and then click OK.
3In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.
4Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).
Notes:
Make sure you copy the network information down exactly, including any capital letters.
Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference.
Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?
Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the following
ways:
Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable)
Wireless network
Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously
What is a MAC address?
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 48-bit identifier associated with the hardware of network equipment. The
MAC address may also be called the physical address because it is connected to the hardware of a device instead of its
software. The MAC address is displayed as a hexadecimal number in this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB.
Every device capable of communicating on a network has a MAC address. Network printers, computers, and routers,
whether Ethernet or wireless, all have MAC addresses.
While it is possible to change the MAC address of a network device, it is not common practice to do so. For this reason,
MAC addresses are considered permanent. IP addresses are easily changed, so MAC addresses are a more reliable
method of identifying a specific device on a network.
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							Routers with security capabilities may allow filtering of MAC addresses on networks. This allows a managed list of
devices to access the network, identified by their MAC addresses. MAC address filtering can help prevent access on
the network from unwanted devices, such as from intruders on a wireless network. MAC address filtering can also
prevent legitimate access if you forget to add a new device to the routers list of allowed addresses. If your network
uses MAC address filtering, be sure to add the MAC address of the printer to the list of allowed devices.
How do I find the MAC address?
Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification number to distinguish it from other devices on the
network. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address.
When installing the printer on a network, make sure you select the printer with the correct MAC address.
The MAC address label is located inside the printer.
MA
C:
XX   XX   XX   XX   XX   XX
The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a type of
MAC address called Universally Administered Address (UAA).
MAC: XX  XX  XX  XX  XX  XXUAA: XX   XX   XX   XX   XX   XX
Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that only devices with matching MAC addresses
are allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your access point and
you want to add a printer to your network, then the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list.
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on
an IP network to locate and communicate with each other. Devices on an IP network can communicate with each other
only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have
the same IP address.
An IP address is a group of four numbers separated by periods. An example of an IP address is 192.168.100.110.
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							What is TCP/IP?
Networks are able to function because computers, printers, and other devices are able to send data to each other,
either through cables or by using wireless signals. This transfer of data is made possible by sets of data transmission
rules called protocols. A protocol can be thought of as a language, and like a language, it has rules allowing participants
to communicate with each other.
Different types of networks use different protocols, but Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol ( TC P/I P)  is  the
most popular. TCP/IP is used to send data over the Internet as well as over most corporate and home networks.
Because computers do not understand words and instead rely upon numbers for communication, TCP/IP requires that
every device on a network using TCP/IP to communicate must have an IP address. IP addresses are essentially unique
computer names in a numeric format, used to transfer data around a network. IP addresses allow TCP/IP to confirm
requests for and receipt of data by various devices on the network.
How do I locate IP addresses?
For Windows users
1Click , 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
1From 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.
How to locate a printer IP address
You can locate the printer IP address by viewing the printer network setup page.
How are IP addresses assigned?
An IP address may be assigned automatically by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the
computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address.
If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked during wireless setup to manually enter an address
and other network information after selecting your printer from the available list.
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							What is a key index?
A wireless access point (wireless router) can be configured with as many as four WEP keys. Only one key is used on the
network at a time, however. The keys are numbered, and the number of a key is referred to as its key index. All devices
on the wireless network must be configured to use the same key index when multiple WEP keys are configured on the
wireless access point.
Select the same key index on your printer as you are using on your wireless access point.
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							Using SmartSolutions
What is SmartSolutions?
SmartSolutions is a set of solutions that you can create, customize, and download from the SmartSolutions Web site
(http://smartsolutions.lexmark.com) to your printer. It lets you create one-touch custom solutions to streamline
repetitive copying, scanning, and printing tasks. SmartSolutions also lets you view RSS feeds, Google Calendar, and
online photo albums from the printer control panel.
To access a solution you created or customized, touch SmartSolutions on the printer control panel, and then select the
icon or name of the solution.
The following are some of the solutions that may be available; be sure to check the SmartSolutions Web site for an
updated list.
Pre-loaded solutions
UseTo
ID Card CopyCopy both sides of an ID card onto a single page.
Photo ReprintCreate photo reprints.
Tell Me MoreLearn more about SmartSolutions and how you can create and download your
custom solutions.
Custom solutions
SolutionDescription
Cartridge FinderView information on local stores where you can purchase cartridges, with options
to print or e-mail cartridge and retailer information as well as print a map of the
retailer location.
CopyCopy documents or photos using pre-defined copy settings.
Eco-CopyCopy documents or photos using settings that have positive environmental impact.
Google Calendar*View your Google Calendar with an option to print the daily agenda or event details.
Photo Viewer*
Photobucket Viewer*
Picasa Photo Viewer*
View photos from Web sites, such as Photobucket and Picasa, with options to print
or send an e-mail with a link to the selected photo.
Print a File
(Windows only)Use the printer to print document files on your computer or external storage device
that were previously selected in the Solution Center.
RSS Headlines*View news headlines and article summaries, as well as other RSS feeds (for example,
on weather, word of the day, trivia, and poetry), with options to e-mail the complete
articles or launch them for viewing on a computer.
Scan to EmailE-mail scanned documents directly from the printer using pre-defined names or
contacts from the address book.
* You can select one or more of these solutions as your printer screen saver.
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							SolutionDescription
Scan to FaxFax documents directly from the printer using pre-defined names or contacts from
the address book.
Scan to FileScan and save files to a previously selected directory on a computer using
pre-defined settings.
* You can select one or more of these solutions as your printer screen saver.
Examples:
If you are a business owner or supervisor who frequently prints a work schedule, then you could create a Print a
File solution. Specify the location of your schedule file, and then name the solution Print Schedule. The next time
you need to print a copy of the current schedule, simply select Print Schedule from the SmartSolutions menu on
the printer control panel. The printer automatically finds the file and prints it.
If you frequently scan and fax a document to your lawyer using the same settings, then you could create a Scan to
Fax solution and name it Fax to Lawyer. The next time you want to fax a document, you simply have to load the
document and select Fax to Lawyer from the SmartSolutions menu on the printer control panel. The printer
automatically applies your chosen settings, selects your lawyer as the fax recipient, and then sends the fax.
Note: You need to add your printer to the Solution Center before you can start creating or customizing solutions.
Creating and customizing printer solutions
Before you begin, make sure:
Your printer and computer are each connected to the Internet through an Ethernet or wireless connection.
Your printer is powered on.
1Launch the SmartSolutions Web site:
Using the printer software
aOpen the printer program folder:
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
For Macintosh users
From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder.
bClick Visit Lexmark SmartSolutions.
Using a Web browser
aOpen a Web browser.
bType smartsolutions.lexmark.com in the address bar, and then press Enter.
2From the SmartSolutions Web site, log in or create an account.
3Add your printer.
4Use the Web site to create, customize, and download solutions to your printer.
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							For more information, see the SmartSolutions Users Guide on the Web site.
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							Maintaining the printer
Maintaining ink cartridges
In addition to the following tasks that you can perform, your printer performs an automatic maintenance cycle every
week if it is plugged into an electrical outlet. It will briefly come out of Power Saver mode or will temporarily turn on
if it is turned off.
Checking ink levels
Using the printer control panel
From the home screen, touch .
The graphic of the ink levels appears on the display.
Using the printer software
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 > Maintenance tab > Check ink levels
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.6:
1From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer
2Click Options & Supplies or Print Queue.
3Click Supply Levels.
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier:
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder.
2Select Printer Utility from the list.
3Check the ink levels from the Maintenance tab.
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							Aligning the printhead
If the characters or lines on your printed image appear jagged or wavy, then you may need to align the printhead.
Using the printer control panel
1Load plain paper.
2From the home screen, navigate to:
 > More Options > Align Printer
An alignment page prints.
Note: Do not remove the alignment page until printing is finished.
Using the printer software
For Windows users
1
Load plain paper.
2Click  or Start.
3Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
4Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Maintenance tab > Align cartridges
5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Macintosh users
Note: This feature is available only in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier.
1Load plain paper.
2From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer program folder.
3Select Printer Utility from the list.
4From the Maintenance tab of the Printer Utility dialog, click Print Alignment Page.
5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, then print your document again. If print quality has not improved,
then clean the printhead nozzles.
Cleaning the printhead nozzles
Poor print quality is sometimes due to clogged printhead nozzles. Clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality
of your prints.
Notes:
Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary.
Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink.
If the ink levels are too low, then you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles.
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