Lexmark PLATINUM PRO905 User Manual

How do I attach the installation cable?
The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer.
This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation.
1Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the
back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical.
2Attach the small, square connector to the printer.
3Continue following the...

The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks.
InfrastructureAd hoc
Characteristics
CommunicationThrough wireless access pointDirectly between devices
SecurityMore security optionsWEP or no security
RangeDetermined by range and number of
wireless access pointsRestricted to range of individual
devices on network
SpeedUsually fasterUsually slower
Requirements for all devices
Unique IP address for each deviceYesYes
Mode set toInfrastructure modeAd...

How can I improve wireless signal strength?
A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If the signal
is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it cannot carry information between the access point and the
printer. To determine if the printer is receiving a strong signal from the access point, print a network setup page. The
Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is receiving. Drops in signal...

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, 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 wireless access point (wireless router) into the address field of your Web...

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
2From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.
3From the toolbar, click AirPort.
The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu.
4Write down the SSID.
For Macintosh users with a wireless access point
1Type the IP address of the wireless 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...

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.
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...

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.
What is...

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.
What is a key index?
A wireless access point (wireless router) can be...

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...

SolutionDescription
Scan to EmailE-mail scanned documents directly from the printer using pre-defined names or
contacts from the address book.
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...