Networking

Note:  Purchase a MarkNet TM N8370 wireless print server first before setting up the printer on a wireless network. For information on installing the wireless print server, see the setup sheet that came with the option.

Connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network

Make sure that Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter .

Using the control panel
  1. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Setup On Printer Panel > Choose Network .

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

  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 Play store or App Store online store.

  2. From the printer home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Setup Using Mobile App > Printer ID .

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

    Note:  If necessary, grant permissions.
  4. Tap Connect to Printer > Go to Wi-Fi Settings .

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

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

  7. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then type the network password.

  8. 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 home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method .

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.

Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
  1. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method .

  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.

Connecting a mobile device to the printer

Before connecting your mobile device, make sure to do the following:

Connecting using Wi-Fi Direct
  1. From the mobile device, go to the settings menu.

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

  3. Select the printer SSID.

  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 SSID.

    Note:  The string DIRECT-xy (where x and y are two random characters) is added before the SSID.
  3. Enter the PSK.

    Note:  The PSK is the password.

Notes:

Changing the printer port settings after installing an internal solutions port

Notes:

For Windows users
  1. Open the printers folder.

  2. From the shortcut menu of the printer with the new ISP, open the printer properties.

  3. Configure the port from the list.

  4. Update the IP address.

  5. Apply the changes.

For Macintosh users
  1. From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to the list of printers, and then select + > IP .

  2. Type the IP address in the address field.

  3. Apply the changes.

Deactivating the Wi-Fi network

  1. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter > Standard Network .

  2. Follow the instructions on the display.