Networking

Connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network

Before you begin, make sure that:

Using the control panel

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Network/Ports > the select button > Wireless > the select button > Setup On Printer Panel > the select button

  2. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then enter the network password.

    3. Note:  For Wi-Fi-network-ready printer models, a prompt to set up the Wi-Fi network appears during initial setup.
Using Lexmark Mobile Assistant

  1. Depending on your mobile device, download the Lexmark Mobile Assistant application from either the Google Play TM store or App Store online store.

  2. From the control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Network/Ports > the select button > Wireless > the select button > Setup Using Mobile App > the select button

  3. Follow the instructions on the display to view the printer ID.

    Note:  The printer ID is the printer wireless network SSID.

  4. From your mobile device, launch the application, and then accept the Terms of Use.

    Note:  If necessary, grant permissions.

  5. Tap Connect to Printer > Go to Wi-Fi Settings .

  6. Connect your mobile device to the printer wireless network.

  7. Return to the application, and then tap Setup Wi-Fi Connection .

  8. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then enter the network password.

  9. Tap Done .

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Before you begin, make sure that:

Using the Push Button method

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Network/Ports > the select button > Wireless > the select button > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > the select button > Start Push Button Method > the select button

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.

Using the personal identification number (PIN) method

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Network/Ports > the select button > Wireless > the select button > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > the select button > Start PIN Method > the select button

  2. Copy the eight-digit WPS PIN.

  3. Open a web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.

    Notes:

    • To know the IP address, see the documentation that came with your access point.
    • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.

  4. Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

  5. Enter the eight-digit PIN, and then save the changes.

Configuring Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct is a Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer technology that allows wireless devices to connect directly to a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled printer without using an access point (wireless router).

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > the select button > Network/Ports > the select button > Wi-Fi Direct > the select button

  2. Configure the settings.

    • Enable Wi-Fi Direct —Enables the printer to broadcast its own Wi-Fi Direct network.

    • Wi-Fi Direct Name —Assigns a name for the Wi-Fi Direct network.

    • Wi-Fi Direct Password —Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the peer-to-peer connection.

    • Show Password on Setup Page —Shows the password on the Network Setup Page.

    • Auto-Accept Push Button Requests —Lets the printer accept connection requests automatically.

      Note:  Accepting push-button requests automatically is not secured.

Connecting a mobile device to the printer

Before connecting your mobile device, make sure that Wi-Fi Direct has been configured. For more information, see Configuring Wi-Fi Direct .

Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct
Note:  These instructions apply only to Android mobile devices.

  1. From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.

  2. Enable Wi-Fi , and then tap Wi-Fi Direct .

  3. Select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.

  4. Confirm the connection on the printer control panel.

Connecting using Wi-Fi

  1. From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi , and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.

    Note:  The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct name.

  3. Enter the Wi-Fi Direct password.

Connecting a computer to the printer

Before connecting your computer, make sure that Wi-Fi Direct has been configured. For more information, see Configuring Wi-Fi Direct .

For Windows users

  1. Open Printers & scanners , and then click Add a printer or scanner .

  2. Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers , and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.

  3. From the printer display, take note of the eight-digit PIN of the printer.

  4. Enter the PIN on the computer.

    5. Note:  If the print driver is not already installed, then Windows downloads the appropriate driver.
For Macintosh users

  1. Click the wireless icon, and then select the printer Wi-Fi Direct name.

    Note:  The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the Wi-Fi Direct name.

  2. Type the Wi-Fi Direct password.

Note:  Switch your computer back to its previous network after disconnecting from the Wi-Fi Direct network.

Deactivating the Wi-Fi network

  1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Network/Ports > the select button > Network Overview > the select button > Active Adapter > the select button > Standard Network > the select button

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.

Checking the printer connectivity

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    the menu button > Reports > the select button > Network > the select button

  2. Select Network Setup Page , and then press the select button .

  3. Check the first section of the network setup page, and confirm that the status is connected.

    If the status is not connected, then the LAN drop may be inactive, or the network cable may be unplugged or malfunctioning. Contact your administrator for assistance.