Networking

Connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network

Using the control panel
  1. From the home screen, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

  2. Select Setup On Printer Panel, and then follow the instructions on the display.

  3. Note: For Wi-Fi-network-ready printer models, a prompt for Wi-Fi network setup appears during initial setup.
Using Lexmark Mobile Assistant
  1. Depending on your mobile device, download the Lexmark Mobile Assistant application from either the Google PlayTM store or App Store online store.

  2. From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Setup Using Mobile App > Continue for Printer ID

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

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

  4. Grant permissions.

  5. Tap Start Wi-Fi Setup, and then select the printer.

  6. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then enter your credentials.

  7. Tap Finish Wi-Fi Setup.

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:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.

Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

  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:

    • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
    • 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.

Connecting a mobile device to the printer wireless network

Connecting a mobile device to the printer wireless network

  1. Enable Wi-Fi Direct in the printer. From the home screen, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Enable Wi-Fi Direct

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

    Notes:

    • The Wi-Fi Direct SSID and password are generated automatically. To view the Wi-Fi Direct SSID and password, go to the Wi-Fi Direct menu.
    • You can also change the SSID and password, if necessary.
  2. Connect your mobile device to the printer wireless network.

Deactivating the Wi-Fi network

  1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter > Standard Networking

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press the select button to navigate through the settings.

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.