Lexmark Z1420 User Manual

							2Check the top, bottom, sides, paper tray, and paper exit tray to be sure that all tape and packing material is
completely removed from the printer.
3Raise the paper support, and extend the paper exit tray.
4Load paper, and adjust the paper guide.
5Raise the antenna of the wireless print server.
Note: Make sure you remove any tape on the antenna first.
 
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							6Insert the power supply.
7Connect the power cord.
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8Make sure the power is on.
9Open the access cover.
 
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							10Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.
11Remove the tape from the print cartridges.
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12Insert the cartridges, and then close the cartridge carrier lids.
Note: The number of cartridges may vary by model.
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13Close the access cover.
14To set up the printer on a Macintosh computer:
For printing using a wireless connection, see “Setting up the printer for wireless printing ” on page 14.
For printing using a USB cable, see “Setting up the printer using a USB cable” on page 15.
 
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							Setting up the printer for wireless printing
The following instructions are for setting up the printer for wireless printing on a Macintosh operating system.
Notes:
Make sure you have completed the initial setup of the printer. For more information, see “Setting up the printer
on a Macintosh operating system” on page 10.
If you previously set up the printer with a computer and want to set it up on another computer on your wireless
network, see “Installing the printer on additional network computers” on page 16.
Note: 
1Make sure the computer is on.
2From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder.
3From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon.
4From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon.
5From the Network pop-up menu, select print server XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is the last six digits of the printers
MAC address.
Notes:
The MAC address appears on an adhesive label located on the back of the printer.
You will temporarily lose your connection to the Internet while you are connected to “print server XXXXXX”
network.
6Open the Safari browser.
7From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show All Bookmarks.
8Under Collections, select Bonjour or Rendezvous.
Note: The application is referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is now called Bonjour by
Apple Inc.
9Double-click your printer model.
10Click Configuration.
11Click Wireless.
12Change these settings:
aEnter the name of your network (SSID).
bFor BSS (Basic Service Set) Type, select
Infrastructure if your wireless network uses a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate
with other wireless devices.
Ad Hoc if your wireless network does not use a wireless access point (wireless router) to communicate
with other wireless devices
cSelect the type of security you use to protect your wireless network.
 
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							Notes:
If you are using the WEP type of security, you must enter a hexadecimal key. If you are using an AirPort
base station with WEP security, you must get the equivalent network password. For instructions on getting
the equivalent network password, see the documentation that came with your AirPort base station.
If you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact
the person who set up your wireless network.
13Click Submit.
14From the Applications folder, double-click the Internet Connect icon.
15From the toolbar, click the AirPort icon.
16From the Network pop-up menu, select your original network.
Notes:
You may need to enter the password for your wireless network security.
Your connection to the Internet will be restored when you reconnect to your original network.
17Insert the CD for Macintosh.
18From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon
19Double-click the Install icon.
20Click Continue.
21Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.
When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use.
Setting up the printer using a USB cable
The following instructions are for setting up the printer with a USB cable on a Macintosh operating system.
Note: Make sure you have completed the initial setup of the printer. For more information, see “Setting up the printer”
on page 9.
1Make sure the computer is on.
2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with the 
 USB symbol.
4Insert the CD for Macintosh.
5From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon
6Double-click the Install icon.
7Click Continue.
8Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the installation.
When you have completed the installation, the printer is ready for you to use.
 
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							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. If you need help finding the IP or MAC
address, see “Finding your MAC address” on page 50.
 
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							Wireless networking
Networking overview
A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers
connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection.
Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other. For a device to
communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that enables it to receive and
transmit radio waves.
Common home network configurations
There are different ways a network can be set up. Some examples of common home network configurations are:
Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
Ethernet-connected devices with Internet
Computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet
Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
The computers and laptops in all five scenarios must be wired and/or have wireless network adapters built in or
installed in them so that they can communicate over a network.
The printers in the following diagrams represent Lexmark printers with Lexmark internal print servers built in or
installed in them so that they can communicate over a network. Lexmark internal print servers are devices made by
Lexmark to enable Lexmark printers to be connected to wired or wireless networks.
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.
 
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							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.
Scenario 3: Ethernet-connected devices with Internet
A computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.
The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Scenario 4: 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.
 
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							Scenario 5: 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.
SSID
SSID (Service Set identifier) is a setting on a wireless device that allows devices to join the same wireless network.
It is sometimes called the network name. The SSID permits devices to communicate with each other.
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.
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.
You can locate the printer IP address by printing out the network setup page.
How to locate the IP address of a computer
Windows users only
1Click 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. This is
determined by your operating system or wireless network software.
Macintosh users only
1From the Finder desktop, click Applications.
2From Applications, double-click System Preferences.
3Click Network.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. This is
determined by your operating system or wireless network software.
 
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							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. A list of MAC addresses can be set on a router
so that only devices with matching MAC addresses can be allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC
filtering. If a customer has a MAC filter enabled in his router and wants to add a printer to the network, the printer
MAC address must be included in the MAC filter list.
Printing a network setup page
A network setup page lists your configuration settings.
To print a network setup page:
1Make sure the printer is off.
2Press and hold  for five seconds, and then release the button.
A test page and a network setup page print.
Pinging your printer
To test whether your computer can communicate properly with your printer on the same network, issue a ping
command.
Windows users only
1From the computer: Click Start ΠPrograms ΠAccessories ΠCommand Prompt.
2Type the command ping followed by the IP address of the device.
3Press Enter.
If the printer is on the network and responding to the ping, several lines appear that start with Reply
from.
If the printer is not on the network or is not responding, after several seconds Request timed out.
appears.
If the printer does not respond:
aPrint a setup page.
bCheck that the printer has an IP address.
cUnder Network Card, check that the Status is listed as Connected.
dCheck that the computer has an IP address.
eFor additional information, refer to the “Wireless troubleshooting” section of the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
Macintosh users only
1From the Finder desktop, click the Applications folder.
2From the Applications folder, click the Utilities folder.
3Double-click the Network Utility application.
4From the Ping tab, type the IP address of the printer in the network address field. For example:
10.168.0.100
5Click Ping.
 
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