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 on-screen instructions.
How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?
Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc.
In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communicate with each other through a wireless router
(wireless access point). Devices on the wireless network must have valid IP addresses for the current network and
share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point.
In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped with a
wireless print server. The computer must have a valid IP address for the current network and be set to ad hoc mode.
The wireless print server must be configured to use the same SSID and channel that the computer is using.
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							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 hoc mode
Same SSIDYes, including the wireless access
pointYes
Same channelYes, including the wireless access
pointYes
We recommend setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer.
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides:
Increased network security
Increased reliability
Faster performance
Easier setup
Finding the signal strength
Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the
printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Many factors can affect
the signal strength. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or other devices such as microwave ovens.
Another factor is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from each other, the more likely it is that the
communication signal will be weaker.
The strength of the signal received by your computer can also affect the connectivity of the printer with the network
during configuration. When you installed the wireless adapter in your computer, the adapter software probably
placed an icon in your system tray. Try double-clicking this icon, and it will tell you how strongly the computer is
receiving the wireless signal from the network.
To improve signal quality, remove sources of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to the wireless access
point (wireless router).
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							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 strength can
be intermittent, however, and although the signal quality appears high, it may drop during certain conditions.
If you think signal strength is a problem between your access point and the printer, try one or more of the following:
Notes:
The solutions below are for infrastructure networks. If you are using an ad hoc network, adjust the computer
when the solution suggests adjusting the access point.
Ad hoc networks have a much shorter range than infrastructure networks. Try moving the printer closer to the
computer if they seem to have trouble communicating.
MOVE THE PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/WIRELESS ROUTER
If the printer is too far away from the access point, it will not be able to communicate with other devices on the
network. For most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between the access point and the printer is
approximately 100 feet (30 meters). This distance could be longer or shorter, depending upon the layout of the
network and the limitations of the access point.
REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER
The wireless signal from your access point will pass through most objects. Most walls, floors, furniture and other
objects will not block the wireless signal. However, there are materials that are too dense for the signal to pass
through. Objects containing metal and concrete can block the signal. Arrange your printer and access point so
that the signal is not blocked by such objects.
REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
Other types of radio frequencies can cause problems with the wireless signal on your network. These sources of
interference can cause printing issues that seem to come and go. Turn off potential sources of interference where
possible. Avoid using microwaves and cordless phones when printing over your wireless network.
If another wireless network is operating in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on the access point.
Do not place your access point on a printer or other electronic device. Such devices can also interfere with the
wireless signal.
ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION
Even when the wireless signal is able to pass through an object, it is slightly weakened. If it passes through too
many objects, it can be significantly weakened. All objects absorb part of the wireless signal when it passes through
them, and certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. Place your access point as
high in the room as possible to avoid signal absorption.
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							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 browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point:
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. Check the Wireless Network Connection section:
The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless 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.
dOn the main page, click Wireless or any other selection where settings are stored. The SSID will be displayed.
eWrite down the SSID.
Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
2Print the printer network setup page.
In 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
1
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Network.
3Click AirPort.
The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu.
4Write down the SSID.
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							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 wireless access point, then do the following:
aFrom the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Network.
cClick AirPort.
dClick TCP/IP, or click Advanced, and then click TCP/IP.
2Type your user name and password when prompted.
3Click OK.
4On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. The SSID will be displayed.
5Write 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
Ethernet network
Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously
Ethernet 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.
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							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 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 router's 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.
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							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 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 (TCP/IP) 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.
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							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 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.
* You can select one or more of these solutions as your printer screen saver.
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							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 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.
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