Lexmark Interpret S405 User Manual

							Installing the printer on a wireless network
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.
For Windows users
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
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.
3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Install.
4Follow the instructions on the installation dialog to set up the printer.
Installing the printer on other computers
Once the printer is set up on the wireless network, it can be accessed wirelessly by any other computer on the network.
However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure
the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver.
For Windows users
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
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.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Install.
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							4Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.
5Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new
computer.
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer.
Off means one of the following:
–The printer is turned off or is powering up.
–The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver mode, the power
light pulses on and off.
Solid orange means one of the following:
–The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.
–The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection, but it is not currently communicating with another ad hoc
device.
Blinking orange means one of the following:
–The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).
–The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point, but the wireless access point is turned off
or not working properly.
–Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is
trying to establish communications with the network.
–The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.
Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.
Special wireless installation instructions
The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box. Some
examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet.
Before you begin
Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work on a wireless network. For more information about
configuring the box to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box.
Make sure your box is turned on and that your computer is on and connected to your wireless network.
Adding the printer to your wireless network
1Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided.
Stop when you are prompted to select a network.
2If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, press it before selecting a network.
Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer installation.
3Return to the computer screen.
From the wireless networks list that appears, select your network, and then click Continue.
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							If your wireless network does not appear in the list:
aConnect to another wireless network.
For Windows users
Click Unlisted Network.
For Macintosh users
Select Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue.
bEnter the details about your wireless network.
Note: Your WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key may be obtained from the bottom of the box, the user’s guide that came
with the box, or from the box Web page. If you have already changed the key for your wireless network, use
the key you created.
4Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.
Assigning a static IP address
The printer will be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on most wireless networks.
1Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from a DHCP server on the network.
2Print a network setup page to see what IP address is currently assigned to the printer.
3Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Press Enter.
The printer Web page loads.
Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the printer Web page correctly.
4Click the Configuration link.
5Click the TCP/IP link.
6Click the Set static IP address link.
7Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer in the IP Address field.
8Click the Submit button.
The Submitting selection message appears.
To confirm that the address was successfully assigned, type the static IP address in the Web browser address field and
then press Enter. The printer Web page loads if the address was successfully assigned.
For more information, contact your system support person.
Changing wireless settings after installation
To change wireless settings on the printer, such as the configured network and the security key, do the following:
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
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							3Navigate to:
Printer Home > select your printer > Settings tab > Wireless setup utility
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Macintosh users
1From 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.
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
You can set up an ad hoc network if you:
Do not have an access point or wireless router
Do not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for your computer)
Want to set up a standalone network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter
Notes:
Before you begin, make sure your wireless network adapter is properly attached to your computer and is working.
The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use an access point (wireless router). This network
setup is called infrastructure network.
If your computer has MyWi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you can create direct connections to your wireless printer. For
more information, see the documentation that came with your computer.
The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless
network will keep it from working on any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure.
In Windows Vista or later
1Click  > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2Click Set up a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network > Next.
3Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. As part of the setup:
aCreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
bWrite down the name of your network. Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
cGo to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal or WEP, and then create a WPA passphrase or WEP key.
WPA passphrases must be:
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.
or
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
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							WEP keys must be:
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.
or
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
dWrite down the password for your network. Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under
“Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.
4Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows.
5Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
6When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created.
The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
7Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to the ad hoc network after restarting.
In Windows XP
1Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.
2Right-click the icon for your wireless network connection.
3Click Enable, if it appears in the pop-up menu.
Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless connection is already enabled.
4Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
5Click Properties > Wireless Networks tab.
Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, then your computer has third-party software that controls
your wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information,
see the documentation for the third-party software.
6Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
7Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
Select a network, and then click Remove to delete the network from the list.
8Click Add to create an ad hoc network.
9In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
10Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
11If Network Authentication appears in the list, then select Open.
12In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.
13If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box.
14In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key.
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							15Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it
exactly, including any capital letters.
16In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same WEP key.
17Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
18Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
19It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check the status of your network:
aRight-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
bSelect View Available Wireless Networks.
If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network, and then click
Connect.
If the network does not appear, wait a moment, and then click Refresh network list.
20Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
21When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created.
The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
22Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
In Windows 2000
Refer to the documentation that came with your wireless network adapter for information on configuring an ad
hoc network with Windows 2000.
For Macintosh users
1Access the Airport settings:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect  > AirPort
2From the Network Name or Network menu, click Create Network.
3Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.
Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference.
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							Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc
wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is
configured.
For Windows users
1Click  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
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: Windows Vista computers may need to be reconnected to the ad hoc network after restarting.
For Macintosh users
1From 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.
Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. WPS is
faster than manual configuration, and it reduces typing errors when new devices are added to a wireless network. The
SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for you. The printer supports WPS and can be
configured for wireless access using WPS. In order to use WPS to configure the printer, the wireless router must also
support WPS.
If you want to use WPS to set up your printer, then insert the CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Notes:
To use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all of the devices on your wireless network must support WPS. If
any device on your network does not support WPS, then you must type the SSID and security information when
prompted.
If you are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS, make sure you type all eight digits when you are
asked to enter your PIN.
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only)
You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you
have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See
related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.
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							Using the printer wirelessly
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Select Printer Home.
4Click the Settings tab.
5Click the Wireless setup utility link.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up the printer wirelessly.
Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.
Using the printer locally (USB)
1Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.
2Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.
Note: You can continue to use the printer wirelessly.
Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only)
You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The procedures below assume that you
have configured your printer for one type of connection. See related topics on troubleshooting-specific connection
types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.
Switching to a wireless connection
1Close all open applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly.
Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.
Switching to a local (USB) connection
1Attach one end of a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer. Attach the other end to a USB port on
the computer.
2Add the printer:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 to 10.6
a
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax > + > Default tab > select your printer
Note: Choose the printer that corresponds with your selected connection type (Bonjour or USB).
bClick Add.
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							In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
a
From the Finder, choose Utilities.
bDouble-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
cFrom the Printer List dialog, choose the printer you want to use, and then click Add.
dFrom the Printer Browser, select your printer, and then click Add.
3A second print queue will be created. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing
the printer over a wireless connection.
Sharing a printer in a Windows environment
1Prepare the computers to share the printer:
aMake all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and Print
Sharing. See the Windows documentation for instructions on enabling File and Print Sharing.
bInstall the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.
2Identify the printer:
aOn the computer that is attached to the printer, do one of the following:
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.
bRight-click the name of your printer.
cClick Sharing or Printer Properties.
dFrom the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as, and then assign a distinctive name.
eClick OK.
3Locate the printer from the remote computer:
Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.
aDo one of the following:
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.
bRight-click the name of your printer.
cClick Properties or Printer properties.
dClick the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.
eSelect Local Port, and then click New Port.
fType the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port name, which consists of the server name and the distinctive
printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 99. The name should be in the form \\server
\printer.
gClick OK.
hClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog.
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							iMake sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply.
The new port is listed with the printer name.
jClick OK.
Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment
1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2From the menu bar, click Help  System Preferences Help.
3In the Search field, type sharing the printer on a network, and then press return.
4To let other Macintosh computers on the network that use Mac OS X version 10.3 or later use any printer connected
to your Macintosh computer, double-click Sharing your printer with Mac OS X users.
or
To let Windows computers on the network use any printer connected to your Macintosh computer, double-click
Sharing your printers with Windows users.
5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: Windows users should see the Windows documentation for information on adding a network printer connected
to a Macintosh computer.
Networking FAQ
What is Wi-Fi Protected Setup?
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that allows you to establish a wireless home network
and enable network security without requiring prior knowledge of Wi-Fi technology. It is no longer necessary to
configure the network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphrase for network devices.
Note:  WPS only supports networks that communicate through wireless access points (wireless routers).
The printer supports the following methods in connecting to a wireless network:
Personal Identification Number (PIN)—A PIN on the printer is entered into the wireless settings of the wireless
access point.
Push Button Configuration (PBC)—Buttons on both the printer and the wireless access point are pushed within a
given period of time.
Look for any of these identifier marks to check if your wireless access point is WPS certified:
You can find these WPS logos on the side, back, or top of your wireless access point.
For more information on accessing the wireless settings and determining the WPS capability of your wireless access
point, see the documentation that came with the wireless access point or contact your system support person.
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