Lexmark X656dte MFP User Manual

							bAttach the two provided screws to secure the printer hard disk mounting bracket.
cInsert the plug of the printer hard disk interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.
Note: The plugs and receptacles are color coded.
4Replace the system board cover and close the system board door.
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							Installing a fax card
Note: This task requires a flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: If you are accessing the system board or installing optional hardware or memory
devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn the printer off, and unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet before continuing. If you have any other devices attached to the printer, then turn them off as well,
and unplug any cables going into the printer.
Warning—Potential Damage: System board electronic components are easily damaged by static electricity. Touch
something metal on the printer before touching any system board electronic components or connectors.
1Access the system board.
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2Unpack the fax card.
3Remove the metal cover from the fax card opening.
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							4Insert the fax card and attach the two provided screws to secure the fax card mounting bracket.
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							5Insert the plug of the fax card interface cable into the receptacle of the system board.
6Replace the system board cover and close the system board door.
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Attaching cables
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or Ethernet cable.
Be sure to match the following:
The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer
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1USB port
2Ethernet port
Verifying printer setup
Once all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set up
correctly by printing the following: .
Menu settings page—Use this page to verify that all printer options are installed correctly. A list of installed options
appears toward the bottom of the page. If an option you installed is not listed, then it is not installed correctly.
Remove the option and install it again.
Network setup page—If your printer is a network model and is attached to a network, print a network setup page
to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing
configuration.
Printing a menu settings page
Print a menu settings page to review the current menu settings and to verify printer options are installed correctly.
Note: If you have not made any menu item settings changes yet, then the menu settings page lists all the factory
default settings. Once you select and save other settings from the menus, they replace the factory default settings as
user default settings. A user default setting remains in effect until you access the menu again, choose another value,
and save it. To restore the factory default settings, see “Restoring the factory default settings” on page 262.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2On the home screen, touch . Additional printer setup45
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							3Touch Reports.
4Touch Menu Settings Page.
The menu settings page prints and the printer returns to the home screen.
Printing a network setup page
If the printer is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page
also provides important information that aids network printing configuration.
1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.
2On the home screen, touch .
3Touch Reports.
4Touch Network Setup Page.
The network setup page prints and the printer returns to the home screen.
5Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that Status is “Connected.”
If Status is “Not Connected,” the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult
a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.
Setting up the printer software
Installing printer software
A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically
installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions:
For Windows users
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Close all open software programs.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3From the main installation dialog, click Install.
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
For Macintosh users
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Close all open software applications.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.
4Double-click the Install icon.
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							Using the World Wide Web
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Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder.
3Select your printer, and then select your operating system.
4Download the driver and install the printer software.
Updating available options in the printer driver
Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer
driver to make them available for print jobs.
For Windows users
1Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista
aClick .
bClick Control Panel.
cClick Hardware and Sound.
dClick Printers.
In Windows XP
aClick Start.
bClick Printers and Faxes.
In Windows 2000
aClick Start.
bClick Settings > Printers.
2Select the printer.
3Right‑click the printer, and then select Properties.
4Click the Install Options tab.
5Under Available Options, add any installed hardware options.
6Click Apply.
For Macintosh users
In Mac OS X version 10.5
1From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
2Click Print & Fax.
3Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies. Additional printer setup47
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							4Click Driver, and then add any installed hardware options.
5Click OK.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
1From the Go menu, choose Applications.
2Double‑click Utilities, and then double‑click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
3Select the printer, and then from the Printers menu, choose Show Info.
4From the pop‑up menu, choose Installable Options.
5Add any installed hardware options, and then click Apply Changes.
Setting up wireless printing
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software.
SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.
Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode will be either infrastructure or ad hoc.
Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to auto for infrastructure networks.
Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure
which channel to select.
Security Method—There are three basic options for Security Method:
–WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently
in use on the network by selecting the Default WEP Transmit Key.
or
–WPA or WPA2 passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set
for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the
network.
–No security
If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.
Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.
If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network using the Advanced method, then you may need the following:
Authentication type
Inner authentication type
802.1X username and password
Certificates
Note: For more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and
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							Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)
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.
1Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on.
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 Make sure the printer and computer are fully on and ready.
 Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the screen
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3Click Install.
4Click Agree.
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							6Click Wireless Network Attach.
7Connect the cables in the following order:
aTemporarily 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.
bIf your printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable.
8Follow the on‑screen instructions to complete the software installation.
9To allow other computers on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 8
for each computer.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)
Prepare to configure the printer
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Locate the printer MAC address on the sheet that came with the printer. Write the last six digits of the MAC address
in the space provided below:
MAC address: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2If your printer has faxing capabilities, then connect the telephone cable.
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