Lexmark X9575 User Manual

							Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet
Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
A computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable.
A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Scenario 2: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
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							Scenario 3: Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without
Internet
A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point.
The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router.
The network has no connection to the Internet.
Networking the printer
Installing and configuring the printer for use on a network allows users at different computers to print to a common
printer. There are three methods for networking the printer:
Connect the printer to a wireless network. For more information, see “Installing the printer on a wireless network”
on page 59.
Connect the printer to a wired (Ethernet) network. For more information, see “Installing the printer on a wired
(Ethernet) network” on page 61.
Connect the printer directly to the computer using a USB cable. For more information, see “Connecting the printer
directly to the computer with a USB cable” on page 67.
Notes:
–If you want to use an external print server, see the documentation that came with the print server for instructions
on installing the device.
–For wireless setup purposes, the printer must be near the computer you will be using to configure it. After
configuration, the printer can be moved to the location where it will reside.
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							Setting up the printer
The following instructions are for setting up the printer for the first time. After completing these steps, you do not
need to set up the printer again if you want to use it on another computer.
Note: You must complete these steps before you set up the printer on a network.
1Unpack the printer.
Note: Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you can move
the printer after setup is complete.
2Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer.
3If needed, install the correct control panel for your language.
4Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
5Move the paper guides to the sides.
6Load paper.
7Adjust the paper guides.
8Insert the paper tray.
9Connect the power cord to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Note: Do not attach the USB cable yet.
10Make sure the power is on.
11Set the language and country/region.
aPress  or  repeatedly until the language you want appears on the display.
bPress .
cPress  or  repeatedly until the country/region you want appears on the display.
dPress .
12Set the date and time.
aUse the keypad to enter the time, and press  or  to scroll between the hours and minutes.
bPress  or  to scroll to AM, PM, or 24HR, and press  or  to change the setting.
cPress .
dUse the keypad to enter the date, and press  or  to scroll between day, month, and year.
ePress .
13Set the fax name and fax number, if needed.
aUse the keypad to enter the fax number.
bPress .
cUse the keypad to enter the fax name.
dPress .
14Open the printer.
15Press down on the cartridge carrier levers.
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							16Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the left carrier.
17Close the black cartridge carrier lid.
18Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, and insert the cartridge in the right carrier.
19Close the color cartridge carrier lid.
20Close the printer.
21Flip up and fully extend the paper exit tray stop.
Note: The tray stop holds paper as it exits the printer.
22Press .
An alignment page prints.
23Discard the alignment page.
Note: Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem.
Understanding the Network Setup menu
The Network Setup menu is available only if an internal wireless print server is installed in the printer.
1From the control panel, press  or repeatedly until Setup is highlighted.
2Press .
3Press  or repeatedly until Network Setup is highlighted.
4Press .
5After making your choices, press  to save your selections as the default settings.
From hereYou can
Reset Network Adapter DefaultsReset all wireless network settings.
Print Network Setup PagePrint a list of network functions.
Wireless MenuAccess the Wireless Setup Menu. For more information,
see “Wireless Setup menu” on page 55.
TCP/IPAccess the TCP/IP menu. For more information, see
“TCP/IP menu” on page 55.
Network Time MenuEnable or disable the Set Time Server.
Active NetworkChoose among automatic, Ethernet 10 100, or Wireless
802.11b g.
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							Wireless Setup menu
From hereYou can
Network NameView the current Service Set Identifier (SSID) being used.
An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network. You
cannot change this menu item.
Wireless Signal QualitySelect a Wireless Signal Strength.
TCP/IP menu
Internet Protocol (IP) specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams, and the addressing scheme. Most
networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol called Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). TCP enables two hosts
to establish a connection and exchange streams of data. TCP guarantees delivery of data and also guarantees that
packets are delivered in the same order in which they were sent.
From hereYou can
Enable DHCPSpecify Yes or No as the value. DHCP is Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol. The network automatically
assigns a number for the network information.
Set IP AddressSet the IP address manually.
Set IP NetmaskAssign a subnet mask.
A subnet mask is used to separate an IP address into two
parts: an extended network address and a host address.
The subnet mask is written using the dotted decimal
notation and should contain 32 bits. Example:
255.255.255.0
Note: This option is disabled if Enable DHCP is
enabled.
Set IP GatewaySpecify the IP address of another device on the same
network. This device acts as a router or access point to
other devices on another network.
General networking information
Assigning an IP address
An IP address may be assigned by the network using DHCP. The print object, created at the end of the installation,
sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address.
Many networks have the ability to automatically assign an IP address. Auto-IP is the ability for individual devices to
assign themselves a unique IP address. Most networks use DHCP to assign addresses.
During the Direct IP printing installation of printer software, the IP address is visible in the printer list only as it is
being assigned. The print object that is created in the Printers folder of the operating system will reference the MAC
address of the printer in the port name.
If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you can try manually entering an address after selecting your printer
from the available list.
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							Configure IP address
If you have lost communication with the printer over a network, select Use DHCP to reestablish communication with
the printer.
You must assign an IP address in any of the following situations:
You manually assigned IP addresses for the other network devices.
You want to assign a specific IP address.
You move the printer to a remote subnet.
The printer is listed as Unconfigured in the Configuration Utility.
Contact your system support person for more information.
Finding IP addresses
An IP address is a unique number used by devices on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other.
Devices on an IP network can only communicate with each other 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.
How to locate a printer IP address
You can locate the printer IP address by printing out the printer network setup page. For more information, see
“Printing a network setup page” on page 57.
How to locate a computer IP address
1Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click  ΠAll Programs ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt.
In Windows XP, click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt.
2Type ipconfig.
3Press Enter.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.
Finding 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.
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							If your printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located
on the back of your printer.
UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX
UAA:XXXXXXXXXXXX
If you purchased the print server separately, the MAC address appears on an adhesive label that came with the print
server. Attach the adhesive label to your printer so you will be able to find the MAC address when you need it.
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
(router) and you want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC
filter list.
Printing a network setup page
A network setup page lists your printer's network configuration settings. You can find information such as the SSID
or name of the network your printer is connected to, the IP address of the access point (router), and the IP address
assigned to your printer.
To print a network setup page:
1From the control panel of the printer, press  or  repeatedly until Setup is highlighted.
2Press .
3Press  or  repeatedly until Network Setup is highlighted.
4Press .
5Press  or  repeatedly until Print Network Setup Page is highlighted.
6Press .
A network setup page prints.
Installing the printer on additional network computers
If you are installing your network printer for use with multiple computers on the network, insert the installation CD
into each additional computer, and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
You do not need to repeat the connection steps for each computer you want to print to the printer.
The printer should appear as a highlighted printer in the installation. If multiple printers appear in the list, make
sure you select the printer with the correct IP address/MAC address.
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							Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnets
The printer software CD can automatically find the printers that are located on the same network as the computer.
If the printer and print server are located on another network (called a subnet), you must manually enter an IP address
during printer software installation.
Wireless networking
Types of wireless networks
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 and share the same SSID and
channel as the wireless router (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 and be set to ad hoc mode. The printer's wireless
print server must be configured to use the same SSID and channel that the computer is using.
The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks.
InfrastructureAd hoc
Characteristics
CommunicationThrough wireless access point
(wireless router)Directly between devices
SecurityMore security options
RangeDetermined by range and number
of 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
point (wireless router)Yes
Same channelYes, including the wireless access
point (wireless router)Yes
Lexmark recommends 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 has:
Increased network security
Increased reliability
Faster performance
Easier setup
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							Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless
network
To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to:
Know the name of your wireless network. This is also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).
If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, launch the wireless utility of your
computer’s network adapter and look for the network name, or consult the person who set up your wireless
network.
Know the password that was used to keep your wireless network secure. This password is also known as the
security key, WEP key, or WPA key.
If your wireless access point (wireless router) is using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should
be:
–Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
–Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbols found on a
keyboard.
If your wireless access point (wireless router) is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, the WPA key should
be:
–Up to 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
–From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuations, and symbols found on a
keyboard.
Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless access point
(wireless router), or contact the person who set up your wireless network.
Use the table below to write down the information you need to know.
ItemDescription
SSID (name of your wireless network)
Security key (password)
Note: Make sure you copy down the security key exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place
for future reference.
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:
You have completed the initial setup of the printer.
Your wireless network is set up and working properly.
The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network that you want to set up the printer on.
1Insert the installation software CD for Windows.
2Wait a minute for the Welcome screen to appear.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
aClick .
bLocate the Start Search box.
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							cType D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
In Windows XP:
aClick Start ΠRun.
bType D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer.
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
The Wi-Fi indicator light helps you determine the network status of the printer.
The following describes what the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light mean.
Off may indicate that the printer is off, the printer is in the initial power up state, the internal print server is not
installed, or the internal print server is not properly connected.
The light should be in this state:
–When the printer is turned off
–When the printer is connected to a router using an Ethernet cable
–When the printer does not have an internal print server installed and you want to connect the printer to the
computer using a USB cable
Orange may indicate that the printer is currently connected to the computer with a USB cable, the printer is
being configured for use on the wireless network, the internal print server is not configured in infrastructure
mode, or the internal print server is waiting to be configured for ad hoc mode.
The light should be in this state:
–When you want to use the printer without a computer
–When you want to set up the printer on your wireless network
Blinking orange may indicate that:
–The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).
–The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point (wireless router), but the wireless access
point (wireless router) may be turned off or not working properly.
–The printer is trying to establish communication with the wireless access point (wireless router).
This is true if you have already configured the printer for use on your wireless network. When the printer has
been configured, any time you turn the printer off and then turn it back on, the internal print server in the
printer will try to connect to your wireless access point (wireless router).
–The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.
Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
The light should be in this state when you want to start using the printer that is already set up on your wireless
network.
Blinking green indicates that the printer's internal printer server is being updated.
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