Setting up wireless printing

Note: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) are types of security used on a network.

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

Before installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure:

  1. Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

    connecting the power cable to the printer
    turning the power on

    Note: Make sure the printer and the computer are fully on and ready.
    Warning—Potential Damage: Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the computer screen.
    Do not connect the USB cable
  2. Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

    • From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

    • From our Web site:

      Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

      SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

  3. Double-click the software installer package.

    Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

    If you are using the Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

    In Windows 8

    From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

    Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK

    In Windows 7 or earlier
    1. Click the start button or click Start, and then click Run.

    2. In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

    3. Press Enter or click OK.

    Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
  4. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

  5. Select Wireless connection when asked to choose a connection type.

  6. From the Wireless Configuration dialog, select Guided Setup (Recommended).

    Note: Choose Advanced Setup only if you want to customize your installation.
  7. Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network and the printer.

    the USB cable is attached to the computer and to the printer
    Note: After the printer is configured, the software will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly.
  8. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

  9. Note: For more information on allowing other computers on the network to use the wireless printer, see the Networking Guide.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)

Note: Make sure to disconnect the Ethernet cable when installing the printer on a wireless network.
Prepare to configure the printer
  1. Connect the power cord to the printer, then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.

      
    Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
    Turn on the printer.

  2. Locate the printer MAC address.

    1. From the printer control panel, navigate to:

      the home button > Reports > the select button > Network Setup Page > the select button

      or

      the menu icon > Reports > Network Setup Page

    2. In the Standard Network Card section, look for UAA (MAC).

      Note: You will need this information later.
Enter the printer information
  1. Access the AirPort options:

    In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

    From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

    • System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi

    • System Preferences > Network > AirPort

    In Mac OS X version 10.4

    From the Finder, navigate to:

    Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

  2. From the Network Name pop-up menu, select print server [yyyyyy], where the y’s are the last six digits of the MAC address located on the MAC address sheet.

  3. Open a Web browser.

  4. From the Bookmarks menu, select Show or Show All Bookmarks.

  5. Under COLLECTIONS, select Bonjour or Rendezvous, and then double-click the printer name.

    Note: The application referred to as Rendezvous in Mac OS X version 10.2 is now called Bonjour by Apple Inc.
  6. From the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the location of the wireless settings information.

Configure the printer for wireless access
  1. Type the network name (SSID) in the appropriate field.

  2. Select Infrastructure as your Network Mode setting if you are using an access point (wireless router).

  3. Select the type of security you want to use to protect the wireless network.

  4. Enter the security information necessary for the printer to connect to the wireless network.

  5. Click Submit.

  6. Open the AirPort application on the computer:

    In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

    From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

    • System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi

    • System Preferences > Network > AirPort

    In Mac OS X version 10.4

    From the Finder, navigate to:

    Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

  7. From the Network pop-up menu, select the name of the wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print on a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom printer driver file and create a print queue in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

  1. Install a printer driver file on the computer:

    1. Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

      • From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

      • From our Web site:

        Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

        SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD > select your printer > select your operating system

    2. Double-click the installer package for the printer.

    3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

    4. Select a destination, and then click Continue.

    5. From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

    6. Type the user password, and then click OK.

      All necessary applications are installed in the computer.

    7. Click Close when the installation is complete.

  2. Add the printer:

    1. For IP printing:

      In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
      1. From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

        • System Preferences > Print & Scan

        • System Preferences > Print & Fax

      2. Click +.

      3. If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner.

      4. Click the IP tab.

      5. Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

      In Mac OS X version 10.4
      1. From the Finder, navigate to:

        Applications > Utilities

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

      3. From the Printer List, choose Add, and then click IP Printer.

      4. Type the IP address of the printer in the address field, and then click Add.

    2. For AppleTalk printing:

      Notes:

      • Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
      • This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier.
      In Mac OS X version 10.5
      1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

        System Preferences > Print & Fax

      2. Click +, and then navigate to:

        AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add

      In Mac OS X version 10.4
      1. From the Finder, navigate to:

        Applications > Utilities

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

      3. From the Printer List, click Add.

      4. Click Default Browser tab > More Printers.

      5. From the first pop-up menu, select AppleTalk.

      6. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.

      7. Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.