Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)

You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1. Click or Start.

2. Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3. Select your printer, and then navigate to:

   Printer Home > Settings > Wireless setup utility

4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.

2. Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access.

   Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both.

3. Click or Start.

4. Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

5. Select your printer, and then navigate to:

   Printer Home > Settings > Wireless setup utility

6. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the printer locally (USB)

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2. Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

3. Select the USB printer. See Selecting a printer.

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2. Wait a moment for Windows to locate the driver and finish setting up the printer.

3. Select the USB printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note: You can continue to use the printer through Ethernet or wireless connection.

Using the printer over an Ethernet network

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Wait one minute for the Ethernet network adapter to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.

3. Select the Network printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note: The wireless adapter of the printer is disabled while it is connected to an Ethernet network.

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and into an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer.

3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network.

4. Select the Network printer. See Selecting a printer.

Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.

Selecting a printer

1. Open the printers folder.

   1. Click or Start.

   2. In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

   3. Press Enter, or click OK.

2. Right-click the printer you want to use (Network or USB).

3. Select Set as Default Printer from the menu.

4. Close the “Printers” or “Printers and Faxes” window.

Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)

You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the drivers are installed on the computer. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.

Using the printer wirelessly

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1. Close all open applications.

2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

   If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

3. Double-click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.

4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the printer.

2. Place the printer close to the computer you want to use to configure the printer for wireless access.

   Note: You will need to connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Make sure the printer is close enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both.

3. Close all open applications.

4. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

   If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

5. Double-click Lexmark Extras > Lexmark Setup Assistant.

6. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

7. A second print queue will be created. Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection.

Using the printer locally (USB)

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for Ethernet

1. Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.

2. Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

3. Add the printer (see Add the printer).

4. A second print queue will be created. Remove the Ethernet queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over an Ethernet connection.

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Attach a USB cable to the computer and to the printer.

2. Add the printer (see Add the printer).

3. A second print queue will be created. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over a wireless connection.

Using the printer over an Ethernet network

Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:

If the printer is currently set up for wireless

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and to an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Wait a minute for the Ethernet network interface to become active and acquire an IP address from the network.

3. Add the printer (see Add the printer).

4. A second print queue will be created. Remove the wireless queue if you do not want to switch back to accessing the printer over a wireless network.

If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)

1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the printer and to an available port on a switch or wall jack.

2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer.

3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

   Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration.

Add the printer

In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

   System Preferences > Print & Fax

   or

   System Preferences > Print & Scan

2. Click +.

3. Click the Default or Default Browser tab, and then select your printer.

4. Click Add.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

1. From the Finder, choose Utilities.

2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

3. From the Printer List dialog, choose the printer you want to use, and then click Add.

4. From the Printer Browser, select your printer, and then click Add.

Sharing a printer in a Windows environment

1. Prepare the computers to share the printer:

   1. Make 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.

   2. Install the printer software on all computers that will print to the printer.

2. Identify the printer:

   1. On the computer that is attached to the printer, open the printers folder:

      1. Click , or click Start and then click Run.

      2. In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

      3. Press Enter, or click OK.

   2. Right-click the name of your printer.

   3. Click Sharing or Printer Properties.

   4. From the Sharing tab, select Share this printer or Shared as.

   5. Assign a distinctive name, and then click OK.

3. Locate the printer from the remote computer:

   Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.

   1. Open the printers folder:

      1. Click , or click Start and then click Run.

      2. In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.

      3. Press Enter, or click OK.

   2. Right-click the name of your printer.

   3. Click Properties or Printer properties.

   4. Click Ports > Add Port > Local Port > New Port.

   5. Type the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) Port Name, which consists of the server name and the distinctive printer name that was specified in step 2. The name should be in the form \\server\printer.

   6. Click OK.

   7. Click Close on the Printer Ports dialog.

   8. Make sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply.

   9. Click OK.

Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment

1. From the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help.

2. In the Search field, type sharing the printer on a network, and then press return.

3. Select only one of the following:

   • Sharing your printer with Mac OS X users—Let other Macintosh computers on the network that use Mac OS X version 10.4 or later use any printer connected to your Macintosh computer.

   • Sharing your printer with Windows users—Let Windows computers on the network use any printer connected to your Macintosh computer.

4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.