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iii Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Setup ...................................................................................................................................
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iv Manually configure the network printer ..................................................................................................................... 23 Select the network printer port (Windows) ..................................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Setup
Getting Started 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Lexmark TM N1 Ethernet Adapter, the solution to all your printer sharing needs! The adapter makes it easy for you to: • Share your printer between two or more network computers. • Locate your printer anywhere in your home or office. You no ...
Page 6 - Make sure the location is:; Unpack your adapter
Getting Started 2 Step 1: Select a location for your adapter Choosing the correct location for your new adapter is vital to ensuring that it provides you with the quality of service you expect. Make sure the location is: • Firm, level, and stable • Accessible to a network wall connection or network ...
Page 7 - Prepare your printer; To help configure your printer on the network,; – Do not connect your printer to your; Place the printer next to your adapter.
Getting Started 3 Step 3: Prepare your printer Unpack and set up your printer. For help, refer to the instructions that came with your printer. To help configure your printer on the network, – Do not connect your printer to your computer, however, if you have already done so, disconnect the USB or p...
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Getting Started 4 Step 4: Connect your adapter to your network Note: The Ethernet cable is not included with your adapter. You must purchase it separately. Step 5: Connect your adapter to your printer Note: Your printer may look different from the one shown. or Network hub connection Network wall co...
Page 10 - Turn on your computer; Troubleshooting; beginning on page 16.; Operating system; Windows No
Getting Started 6 Step 8: Turn on your computer Step 9: Configure your network printer Choose a procedure from the following table to install your printer software and configure your network printer. If you have questions about the software screens and messages that appear during installation, see T...
Page 11 - Windows, software not previously installed; Insert the printer software CD as shown.
Getting Started 7 Windows, software not previously installed Insert the printer software CD as shown. When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install Now. From the Results: No Printer Attached screen, click Network. Note: If the Results: No Printer Attached screen does n...
Page 12 - Manually; Click Install Selected Printer.; Windows, software previously installed; Programs or All Programs
Getting Started 8 From the Network Configuration screen, select your network printer from the list of available printers. Note: If your network printer is <Unconfigured>, see Manually configure the network printer (Windows) on page 23, and then continue with step 5. Click Install Selected Prin...
Page 13 - From the Advanced window, click Networking.
Getting Started 9 From the Lexmark Solution Center screen, click the Advanced tab. From the Advanced window, click Networking. From the Networking Options screen, click Configure. On the Network Configuration screen, find your network printer in the list of available printers. 2 3 4 5 Your network p...
Page 14 - continue with step 7.
Getting Started 10 Verify that an IP address is listed for your network printer. Note: If there is not an IP address listed or your network printer is <Unconfigured>, see Manually configure the network printer (Windows) on page 23, and then continue with step 7. Click Close. From the Networkin...
Page 15 - To set up other computers on your network, see page 27.; a Select your network printer.
Getting Started 11 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, software not previously installed Insert the printer software CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. When the Lexmark printer installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. Note: If the New Network Printer Found screen or the Printer Selection screen appears...
Page 16 - then continue with step 3b.; b Verify the Make Default box is checked.
Getting Started 12 Number on the bottom cover of your adapter. Note: If there is not an IP address listed or your network printer is <unconfigured>, see Manually configure the network printer (Macintosh) on page 24, and then continue with step 3b. b Verify the Make Default box is checked. c Cl...
Page 18 - From the Printer Selection screen:; then continue with step 4b.
Getting Started 14 From the Printer Selection screen: a Select your network printer. Your network printer is the one whose MAC/Serial Number matches the MAC/Serial Number on the bottom cover of your adapter. Note: If there is not an IP address listed or your network printer is <unconfigured> s...
Page 19 - Select your network printer.
Getting Started 15 Select Lexmark Inkjet Networking from the pull-down menu. Select your network printer. Click Add. The main Printer List screen becomes the active screen again. Click the red Close button. From the Printer Selection screen, click Continue. Follow the instructions on your screen to ...
Page 20 - An indicator light is not on
Getting Started 16 Troubleshooting Use this chapter to solve problems you may have while setting up your adapter. An indicator light is not on Note: See page 5 to locate the indicator lights. For this problem: See page: An indicator light is not on 16 The Lexmark printer software installation screen...
Page 21 - Windows; screen appears, continue with step 3 on page 7.; Macintosh; Lexmark printer CD icon.; An error message appears
Getting Started 17 The Lexmark printer software installation screen did not appear Windows 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Reinsert the printer software CD. – If the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, continue with step 3 on page 7. – If not, con...
Page 22 - From the Printer Installation screen, click Configure; Restart the computer.; From the Network Configuration screen, click Close.; software installation.
Getting Started 18 2 From the Printer Installation screen, click Configure Network Printer. 3 Continue with step 4 on page 8. My network printer does not appear in the list of available printers • Unplug the adapter power supply, and then plug it in again. • Make sure all cables to the printer, adap...
Page 23 - From the New Network Printer Found screen, click; IP address that is valid for your network.; The Printer Selection screen appears; Manually configure the network printer; on; My network printer will not print
Getting Started 19 The New Network Printer Found screen appears This screen appears if the printer software found only one new network printer but could not automatically configure it. 1 From the New Network Printer Found screen, click Continue. 2 From the Configure Network Printer screen, enter an ...
Page 24 - a Disconnect the printer from the adapter.; with a USB or parallel cable.; Make sure the network is operating properly.
Getting Started 20 • Make sure the network is operating properly. Refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator. • Make sure the printer software is installed on the computer you are sending the print job from. (page 6) Note: You must install the printer software on each ...
Page 26 - Print a test page; Check the printer status; the name of your; Uninstall the printer software; the name of your Lexmark printer
Getting Started 22 Print a test page Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows 1 Make sure your printer is set as the default printer and is not offline. For help, see Check the printer status on page 26. 2 From your desktop, double-click the icon for the Lexmark Solution Center. If the ic...
Page 27 - Insert the printer software CD.; You want to assign a specific IP address.; From the Network Configuration screen, select your
Getting Started 23 Macintosh 1 Insert the printer software CD. If you are using Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, double-click the Lexmark printer CD icon, and then click Install. 2 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on your scree...
Page 28 - Enter an IP address that is valid for your network.; Continue with step 5 on page 8 (software not; From the Printer Selection screen, select the
Getting Started 24 Your network printer is the one whose MAC address matches the MAC address on the bottom cover of your adapter. Note: If you want to print to a network printer on a remote subnet, click Add Printer and follow the instructions on your screen. 2 Click Refresh. 3 Click Configure. 4 En...
Page 29 - Select the network printer port (Windows); Windows XP; and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.
Getting Started 25 2 Click Configure. 3 From the Configure Network Printer screen, enter an IP address that is valid for your network. For help, refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator. 4 Click OK. The Configure Network Printer screen disappears and the Printer Sele...
Page 30 - Offline is not selected.
Getting Started 26 Select the printer in the Chooser (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) 1 From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. 2 In the left window, highlight the printer icon for your network printer. Note: If your network printer is not listed, install the printer software. For help, see page 11. 3 In the Connec...
Page 31 - Set up other computers on the network; printer software installation.; Relocate the adapter
Getting Started 27 7 From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. 8 From the Queue menu, choose Start Queue, if available. Set up other computers on the network You must install the printer software on each computer that uses the network printer. Follow all of the steps for your operating system. Wind...
Page 32 - Disconnect the adapter from the original network.; Change adapter switch settings; Unplug the adapter power supply.
Getting Started 28 To relocate your adapter to a different network: 1 Disconnect the adapter from the original network. Note: The Ethernet cable connects the adapter to the network. For help disconnecting the Ethernet cable, see page 29. 2 Unplug the adapter power supply. 3 Complete the hardware set...
Page 33 - Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the adapter; is completely removed from the adapter.; Contact Lexmark; Receive technical support.; Customer
Getting Started 29 3 Complete the hardware setup, software installation, and configuration for your printer and adapter on the new network. For help, see Steps 1 through 9 on pages 2 through 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the adapter 1 Unplug the adapter and printer power supply. 2 Push up on...
Page 34 - Glossary
Getting Started 30 Glossary DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. This means that a new device can be added to a networ...
Page 35 - Frequently asked questions
Getting Started 31 Frequently asked questions Q: I am currently sharing my printer by way of the operating system (OS). What are the benefits of having the adapter? A: Sharing your printer by way of the OS requires the printer to be attached to a host computer that must be powered on while printing....
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