Lexmark PLATINUM PRO905 User Manual

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet
1
Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.
2Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access.
Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close
enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both.
3Click  or Start.
4Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
5Select Printer Home.
6Click the...

3Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network.
4Select the Network printer (see “Selecting the printer” on page 112).
Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.
Selecting the printer
1Click  or Start.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Right-click the printer you want to use, either Network or USB.
5Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.
6Close the...

3Close all open software applications.
4Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
5Double-click the Lexmark Extras folder.
6Double-click Lexmark Setup Assistant.
7Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring the printer wirelessly.
8A second print queue will be cre ate d.  Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to acce ssing
the printer over an Ethernet connection.
Using the...

Add the printer
In Mac OS X version 10.5
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section.
3Click + .
4Select the printer from the list and click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Utilities.
2Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using.
The Printer List dialog appears.
3Choose the printer you want to use.
4Click Add.
The Printer Browser appears....

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 114. The name should be in the form \\server
\printer.
gClick OK.
hClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog.
iMake sure the...

The network mask
A nickname for the printer (optional)
Note: A printer nickname can make it easier for you to identify your printer on the network. You can choose to
use the default printer nickname, or assign a name that is easier for you to remember.
You will need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can
physically connect to the network. Use a new network cable when possible to avoid potential problems caused by
a damaged cable.
Installing the...

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...

What is a network?
A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers
connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be wired,
wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices.
Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other.
Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other. For a device to be
able to...

Wireless network examples
Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access

All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities.
Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.
Internet
Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access

All computers and printers connect to the network using a...

Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access

Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point.
The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access

A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router.
This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network.
The network has no connection to the Internet.
Note: Most computers can connect to only one wireless network...