Lexmark X 950 User Manual

							6From the Wireless Configuration dialog, select Guided Setup (Recommended).
Note: Choose Advanced Setup only if you want to customize your installation.
7Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network and the printer.
Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable
so you can print wirelessly.
8Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: For more information on allowing other computers on the network to use the wireless printer, see the
Networking Guide.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)
Note: Make sure to disconnect the Ethernet cable when installing the printer on a wireless network.
Prepare to configure the printer
1
Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the
printer.
2Locate the printer MAC address.
aFrom the printer control panel, navigate to:
 > Reports >  > Network Setup Page > 
or
 > Reports > Network Setup Page
bIn the Standard Network Card section, look for UAA (MAC).
Note: You will need this information later. Additional printer setup51 
						

							Enter the printer information
1
Access the AirPort options:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:
System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
In Mac OS X version 10.4
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort
2From the Network Name pop‑up menu, select print server [yyyyyy], where the y’s are the last six digits of
the MAC address located on the MAC address sheet.
3Open a Web browser.
4From the Bookmarks menu, select Show or Show All Bookmarks.
5Under COLLECTIONS, select Bonjour or Rendezvous, and then double‑click the printer name.
Note: The application referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.2 is now called Bonjour by
Apple Inc.
6From the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the location of the wireless settings information.
Configure the printer for wireless access
1
Type the network name (SSID) in the appropriate 
field.
2Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode setting if you are using an access point (wireless router).
3Select the type of security you want to use to protect the wireless network.
4Enter the security information necessary for the printer to connect to the wireless network.
5Click Submit.
6Open the AirPort application on the computer:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:
System Preferences > Network > Wi‑Fi
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
In Mac OS X version 10.4
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort
7From the Network pop‑up menu, select the name of the wireless network. Additional printer setup52 
						

							Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly
To print on a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom printer driver 
file and create a print
queue in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
1Install a printer driver file on the computer:
aObtain a copy of the software installer package.
From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.
From our Web site:
Go to 
http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:
SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system
bDouble‑click the installer package for the printer.
cFollow the instructions on the computer screen.
dSelect a destination, and then click Continue.
eFrom the Easy Install screen, click Install.
fType the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary applications are installed in the computer.
gClick Close when the installation is complete.
2Add the printer:
aFor IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:
System Preferences > Print & Scan
System Preferences > Print & Fax
2Click +.
3If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner.
4Click the IP tab.
5Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
2Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
3From the Printer List, choose Add, and then click IP Printer.
4Type the IP address of the printer in the address 
field, and then click Add.
bFor AppleTalk printing:
Notes:
Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
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							In Mac OS X version 10.5
1From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
2Click +, and then navigate to:
AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add
In Mac OS X version 10.4
1From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
2Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
3From the Printer List, click Add.
4Click Default Browser tab > More Printers.
5From the first pop‑up menu, select AppleTalk.
6From the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.
7Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.
Changing port settings after installing a new network ISP
Notes:
If the printer has a static IP address, then you do not need to make any changes.
If the computers are configured to use the network name, instead of an IP address, then you do not
need to make any changes.
If you are adding a wireless ISP to a printer previously configured for an Ethernet connection, then make
sure the printer is disconnected from the Ethernet network.
For Windows users
1
Open the printers folder.
2From the shortcut menu of the printer with the new ISP, open the printer properties.
3Configure the port from the list.
4Update the IP address.
5Apply the changes.
For Macintosh users
1
From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to the list of printers, and then select + > IP.
2Type the IP address in the address field.
3Apply the changes.
Setting up serial printing (Windows only)
After installing the serial or communication (COM) port, configure the printer and the computer. Additional printer setup54 
						

							Note: Serial printing reduces print speed.
1Set the parameters in the printer.
aFrom the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.
bLocate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.
cSave the settings.
2From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
3Open the printer properties, and then select the COM port from the list.
4Set the COM port parameters in Device Manager.
Use the Run dialog box to open the command prompt, and then type devmgmt.msc. Additional printer setup55 
						

							Minimizing your printer's environmental impact
Lexmark is committed to environmental sustainability and is continually improving its printers to reduce their
impact on the environment. We design with the environment in mind, engineer our packaging to reduce
materials, and provide collection and recycling programs. For more information, see:
The Notices chapter
The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment
The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle
By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printer's impact even further. This
chapter outlines the settings and tasks that may yield a greater environmental benefit.
Saving paper and toner
Studies show that as much as 80% of the carbon footprint of a printer is related to paper usage. You can
significantly reduce your carbon footprint by using recycled paper and the following printing suggestions, such
as printing on both sides of the paper and printing multiple pages on one side of a single sheet of paper.
To save paper and energy using one printer setting, see 
“Using Eco‑Mode” on page 57.
Using recycled paper
As an environmentally conscious company, Lexmark supports the use of recycled office paper produced
specifically for use in laser/LED printers. For more information on recycled papers that work well with your
printer, see 
“Using recycled paper and other office papers” on page 76.
Conserving supplies
Use both sides of the paper
If your printer model supports two‑sided printing, then you can control whether print appears on one or two
sides of the paper.
Notes:
Two-sided printing is the default setting in the print driver.
For a complete list of supported products and countries, go to http://support.lexmark.com.
Place multiple pages on one sheet of paper
You can print up to 16 consecutive pages of a multiple‑page document onto one side of a single sheet of paper
by setting multiple page printing (N‑Up) for the print job.
Check your 
first draft for accuracy
Before printing or making multiple copies of a document:
Use the preview feature to see how the document looks like before you print it.
Print one copy of the document to check its content and format for accuracy. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 56 
						

							Avoid paper jams
Correctly set the paper type and size to avoid paper jams. For more information, see “Avoiding jams” on
page 262.
Saving energy
Using Eco‑Mode
1Type the printer IP address into the address 
field of your Web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:
View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.
Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings > General Settings > Eco‑Mode > select a setting > Submit.
Choose To
OffUse factory default settings for all settings associated with Eco‑Mode. This setting supports the
performance specifications of your printer.
EnergyReduce energy use, especially when the printer is idle.
Printer engine motors do not start until it is ready to print. You may notice a short delay before
the 
first page is printed.
The printer enters Sleep mode after one minute of inactivity.
When the printer enters Sleep mode, the printer control panel display and the standard exit bin
lights are turned off.
If scanning is supported, the scanner lamps are activated only when a scan job is started.
Energy/PaperUse all the settings associated with Energy mode and Paper mode.
Paper
Enable the automatic duplex feature.
Turn off print log features.
Reducing printer noise
To select a Quiet Mode setting using the Embedded Web Server:
1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the printer, you can:
View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.
Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings > General Settings > Quiet Mode > select a setting > Submit. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 57 
						

							Choose To
Off
Note: Selecting Photo from the driver may disable
Quiet Mode and provide better print quality and full
speed printing.Use factory default settings. This setting supports the
performance specifications of your printer.
On Reduce printer noise.
Print jobs will process at a reduced speed.
Printer engine motors do not start until a document is
ready to print. There will be a short delay before the
first page is printed.
If your printer has faxing capability, fax sounds are
reduced or disabled, including those made by the fax
speaker and ringer. The fax is placed in standby
mode.
The alarm control and cartridge alarm sounds are
turned 
off.
The printer will ignore the Advance Start command.
Adjusting Sleep mode
1From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Settings > General Settings > Timeouts > Sleep Mode
2In the Sleep Mode field, select the number of minutes the printer is idle before it enters Sleep mode.
3Apply the changes.
Using Hibernate Mode
Hibernate is an ultra‑low power operating mode. When operating in Hibernate mode, the printer is essentially
off, and all other systems and devices are powered down safely.
Note: The Hibernate and Sleep modes can be scheduled.
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Type the printer IP address in the address field of your Web browser.
If you do not know the IP address of the printer, then you can:
View the IP address on the printer control panel in the TCP/IP section under the Networks/Ports menu.
Print a network setup page or the menu settings pages and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.
2Click Settings > General Settings > Sleep Button Settings.
3From the Press Sleep Button or Press and Hold Sleep Button drop‑down, select Hibernate.
4Click Submit. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 58 
						

							Using the printer control panel
1
From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Settings > General Settings > Press Sleep Button or Press and Hold Sleep Button > Hibernate
2To u c h  Submit.
Adjusting the brightness of the printer display
To save energy, or if you have trouble reading from the display, adjust the brightness of the display.
Using the Embedded Web Server
1
Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
The IP address is located on the upper portion of the home screen. It appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
2Select Settings > General Settings.
3In the Screen Brightness field, enter the brightness percentage you want for the display.
4Apply the changes.
Using the control panel
1
From the home screen, navigate to:
 > Settings > General Settings
2In the Screen Brightness field, enter the brightness percentage you want for the display.
3Apply the changes.
Recycling
Lexmark provides collection programs and environmentally progressive approaches to recycling. For more
information, see:
The Notices chapter
The Environmental Sustainability section of the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/environment
The Lexmark recycling program at www.lexmark.com/recycle
Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products for recycling:
1Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country or region from the list.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 59 
						

							Note: Printer supplies and hardware not listed in the Lexmark collection program may be recycled through
your local recycling center. Contact your local recycling center to determine the items they accept.
Recycling Lexmark packaging
Lexmark continually strives to minimize packaging. Less packaging helps to ensure that Lexmark printers are
transported in the most efficient and environmentally sensitive manner and that there is less packaging to
dispose of. These efficiencies result in fewer greenhouse emissions, energy savings, and natural resource
savings.
Lexmark cartons are 100% recyclable where corrugated recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist in your
area.
The foam used in Lexmark packaging is recyclable where foam recycling facilities exist. Facilities may not exist
in your area.
When you return a cartridge to Lexmark, you can reuse the box that the cartridge came in. Lexmark will recycle
the box.
Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling
Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program diverts millions of Lexmark cartridges from landfills annually by making
it both easy and free for Lexmark customers to return used cartridges to Lexmark for reuse or recycling. One
hundred percent of the empty cartridges returned to Lexmark are either reused or demanufactured for
recycling. Boxes used to return the cartridges are also recycled.
To return Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling, follow the instructions that came with your printer or
cartridge and use the prepaid shipping label. You can also do the following:
1Go to www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2From the Toner Cartridges section, select your country or region.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact 60