Lexmark X9575 User Manual

							Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only)
To change your password, network name, or other wireless setting:
1Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.
2Click Wireless Setup Utility.
Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part
of the setup process.
3Follow the prompts on the computer screen to reinstall the software, and make the changes you want.
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 even 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.
Why do I need an installation cable?
When you set up the printer on your wireless network, you will need to temporarily connect the printer to a computer
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
Wired networking
Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network
The following instructions are for installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network.
Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that:
You have completed the initial setup of the printer.
Your router is on, and your network is set up and working properly.
Your computer is connected to your router.
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.
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.
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							3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer.
Tips for using network adapters
Make sure the adapter connections are secure.
Make sure the computer is turned on.
Make sure you entered the correct IP address.
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows
The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should
configure your printer for use on that network.
If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your
printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.
For Windows Vista users
1Click  ΠControl Panel ΠNetwork and Internet.
2Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.
3In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then
click Next.
4Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup:
aCreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
bWrite the name of your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
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cGo to the Security Type drop-down list, choose WEP, and then create a security key (or password).
WEP keys must 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
dWrite the password for your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
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Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under
“Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.
5Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows.
6Insert the printer software installation CD for Windows into the computer and follow the directions for wireless
installation.
7When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
in step 4. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
8Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
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							For Windows XP users
1Click Start ΠControl Panel ΠNetwork and Internet Connections.
2Click Network Connections.
3Right-click your the icon for your wireless network connection.
4Click Enable, if it appears in the pop-up menu.
Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled.
5Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
6Click Properties.
7Click the Wireless Networks tab.
Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, your computer has third-party software that controls your
wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see
the documentation for the third-party software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.
8Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
9Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
aSelect the network to be removed.
bClick Remove to delete the network from the list.
10Click Add to create an ad hoc network.
11In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
12Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including capital letters.
13If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.
14In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.
15If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box.
16In the Network Key box, type in a security key.
17Write down the security key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including any capital letters.
Note: For more information about passwords (security keys), see “Check your security keys” on page 193.
18In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same security key.
19Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used..
20Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
21It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network:
aRight-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
bSelect View Available Wireless Networks.
If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click
Connect.
If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click Refresh network list.
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							22Click Start.
23Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.
24Click Wireless Configuration Utility.
Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part
of the setup process.
25Follow the prompts on the computer screen.
26Store a copy of your network name and security code in a safe place for future reference.
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network using
Windows
1Do one of the following:
In Windows Vista, click .
In Windows XP, click Start.
2Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.
3Click Wireless Configuration Utility.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Switching between connections
The printer supports switching between different types of connections, which include the following:
Switching between a wireless network connection and a wired (Ethernet) network connection
Switching between a USB connection and a wireless network connection
Switching between a USB connection and a wired (Ethernet) network connection
Note: When switching between connections, make sure that the computer stays on the same network as your printer.
Switching between a wireless network connection and a wired
(Ethernet) network connection
Switching from a wireless connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the printer.
2Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router.
3Wait 30 to 40 seconds for the internal print server to detect the wired network settings.
Your wireless network settings will be disabled when the wired network settings become active.
4Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
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							Switching from a wired (Ethernet) connection to a wireless connection
1Press  to turn off the printer.
2Remove the Ethernet cable from the printer.
3Press  to turn on the printer.
4Run the wireless setup application. For more information, see “Run the Wireless Configuration Utility” on
page 202.
5Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
Switching between a USB connection and a wireless network
connection
Switching from a USB connection to a wireless connection
1Run the wireless setup application. For more information, see “Run the Wireless Configuration Utility” on
page 202.
2Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
Switching from a wireless connection to a USB connection
1Insert one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer.
2Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer.
3On your computer, do one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
a
Click  ΠControl Panel.
bUnder Hardware and Sound, click Printer.
In Windows XP:

Click Start ΠPrinters & Faxes.
Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed in the computer you are using. For more information, see
“Installing the printer on additional network computers” on page 57.
4Right-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.
5Click Properties.
6From the Ports tab, select the USB port for your printer.
7Click Apply.
8Click OK.
9Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
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							Switching between a USB connection and a wired (Ethernet)
network connection
Switching from a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1Remove the USB cable from the computer, and then from the printer.
2Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the printer.
3Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router.
4Wait 30 to 40 seconds for the internal print server to detect the wired network settings.
5On your computer, do one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
a
Click  ΠControl Panel.
bUnder Hardware and Sound, click Printer.
In Windows XP:

Click Start ΠPrinters & Faxes.
6Right-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.
7Click Properties.
8From the Ports tab, click Add Port.
Note: If you already created a TCP/IP port for the printer, you do not need to create a new one. You can proceed
to step 16 on page 66.
9Select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click New Port.
The Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard appears.
10Click Next.
11In the Printer Name field, type the IP address of the printer.
Note: Print a network setup page to determine the IP address of the printer. For more information, see “Printing
a network setup page” on page 57.
12Click Next.
13From the Additional Port Information Required screen, select Generic Network Card as the device type, and then
click Next.
14Click Finish.
15From the Printer Ports screen, click Close.
16Select the TCP/IP port, and then click Apply.
17Click OK.
18Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
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							Switching from a wired (Ethernet) connection to a USB connection
1Insert one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the printer.
2Insert the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
3On your computer, do one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
a
Click  ΠControl Panel.
bUnder Hardware and Sound, click Printer.
In Windows XP:

Click Start ΠPrinters & Faxes.
4Right-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.
5Click Properties.
6From the Ports tab, select the USB port for your printer.
7Click Apply.
8Click OK.
9Print a test page to test the communication between the computer and the printer. For more information, see
“Printing a test page” on page 217.
Connecting the printer directly to the computer
Connecting the printer directly to the computer with a USB cable
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.
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.
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							Sharing a printer in a Windows environment
1Prepare the computers to share the printer.
aMake all computers printing to the printer accessible through Network Neighborhood by enabling File and
Print Sharing. See the Windows documentation for instructions on enabling File and Print Sharing.
bInstall the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.
2Identify the printer.
aOn the computer that is attached to the printer, do one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
1Click  ΠControl Panel.
2Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer.
In Windows XP:
Click Start ΠPrinters and Faxes.
bRight-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.
cClick Sharing.
dFrom the Sharing tab, select Share this printer, and assign a distinctive name.
eClick OK.
3Locate the printer from the remote computer.
Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.
aDo one of the following:
In Windows Vista:
1Click  ΠControl Panel.
2Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer.
In Windows XP:
Click Start ΠPrinters and Faxes.
bRight-click the Lexmark 9500 Series icon.
cClick Properties.
dClick the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.
eSelect Local Port, and then click New Port.
fEnter the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port name, which consists of the server name and the
distinctive printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 68. The name should be in the form \\server
\printer.
gClick OK.
hClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog box.
iMake sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply.
The new port is listed with the printer name.
jClick OK.
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							Configuring a network printer manually
1From the printer control panel, press  or  repeatedly until Setup is highlighted.
2Press .
3Press  or  repeatedly until Network Setup is highlighted.
4Press .
5Press  or  repeatedly until TCP/IP is highlighted.
6Press .
The TCP/IP menu appears.
7Find Enable DHCP, and then press  to select Yes or No.
8Find the IP Address, IP Netmask and IP Gateway menu items.
9Press  on each to enter the IP Address, IP Netmask, and IP Gateway for the printer.
10Press  to save your settings.
Resetting the internal print server to factory default
settings
1From the printer control panel, press  or  repeatedly until Setup is highlighted.
2Press .
3Press  or  repeatedly until Network Setup is highlighted.
4Press .
5Press  or  repeatedly until Reset Network Adapter Defaults is highlighted.
6Press .
The following message appears: This will reset all wireless network settings. Are you
sure?
7Press  to select Yes.
The message Clearing Network Settings appears.
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Loading various paper types in Tray 1
Loading paper in Tray 1
Make sure:
You use paper designed for inkjet printers.
The paper is not used or damaged.
If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
Note: To avoid jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.
1Pull Tray 1 completely out of the printer.
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