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4

From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select 

Show

.

5

Under Collections, select 

Bonjour

 or 

Rendevous

, and then double-click the printer name.

Note: 

The application is referred to as 

Rendezvous

 in Mac OS X version 10.3, but is now called 

Bonjour

 by Apple

Computer.

6

From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to the page where the wireless settings information
is stored.

Configure the printer for wireless access

1

Type the name of your network (SSID) in the appropriate field.

2

Select 

Infrastructure

 as your Network Mode if you are using a wireless router.

3

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

4

Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your wireless network.

5

Click 

Submit

.

6

Open the AirPort application on your computer:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

a

From the Apple menu, choose 

System Preferences

.

b

Click 

Network

.

c

Click 

AirPort

.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

a

From the Go menu, choose 

Applications

.

b

From the Applications folder, double-click 

Internet Connect

.

c

From the toolbar, click 

AirPort

.

7

From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network.

Configure your computer to use the printer wirelessly

To print to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom 

PostScript Printer Description

 (PPD) file and

create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

1

Install a PPD file on the computer:

a

Insert the 

Software and Documentation

 CD in the CD or DVD drive.

b

Double-click the installer package for the printer.

c

From the Welcome screen, click 

Continue

.

d

Click 

Continue

 again after viewing the Readme file.

e

Click 

Continue

 after viewing the license agreement, and then click 

Agree

 to accept the terms of the

agreement.

f

Select a Destination, and then click 

Continue

.

g

From the Easy Install screen, click 

Install

.

Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh

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Summary of Contents for 544dtn - X Color Laser

Page 1: ...Wireless Setup Guide 2008 Lexmark International Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...in transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein thes...

Page 3: ...ng the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 14 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network Windows 16 Connecting to a wireless network us...

Page 4: ...4...

Page 5: ...making any cable or electrical connection 1 Set up the printer hardware 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer This guide includes three methods Wireless Wired Ethernet Local USB Setting up the...

Page 6: ...Remove the printer and other components from the box Grasp the front door at the side handholds and then pull it toward you to open it Setting up the printer 6...

Page 7: ...n the top cover Push in the green touch points on each side of the cartridges to release the side panel and then remove it Remove the toner cartridges by lifting the handles and then gently pulling aw...

Page 8: ...Remove all red packing material as shown Note Throw all packing material in a trash can for disposal Setting up the printer 8...

Page 9: ...Align and reinsert the cartridges into the printer Press down to lock each cartridge Reinstall the side panel Setting up the printer 9...

Page 10: ...Slidethereleaselatchtotheleftandpressdowntoclose the top cover and then close the front door Attach the ADF tray the exit tray and the paper bail to the printer as shown Setting up the printer 10...

Page 11: ...Remove the paper tray Flex the sheets back and forth toloosenthem and then fan them Do not fold or crease the paper Straighten the edges on a level surface Setting up the printer 11...

Page 12: ...um fill line on the side of the width guide which indicates the maximum height for loading paper Do not try to overload the tray Reinsert the paper tray into the printer Attach the paper tray dust cov...

Page 13: ...6 Connect to a wireless network using Macintosh For detailed steps see Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network on page 14 and Installing the printer on a wireless network...

Page 14: ...on the network No security If your wireless network does not use any type of security then you will not have any security information Note Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended If yo...

Page 15: ...ame with the printer The MAC address appears in the following format 00 04 12 34 56 78 Note Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address It will appear on the network setup...

Page 16: ...ess network where you want to set up the printer 1 Connectthepowercableto theprinterandthentoaproperlygroundedelectricaloutlet andthenturntheprinter on Note For fax setup see the User s Guide on the S...

Page 17: ...tware will instruct you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly 9 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the software installation Note Basic is the recommended path t...

Page 18: ...up see the User s Guide on the Software and Documentation CD Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options In Mac OS X version 10 5 a From the Apple menu choose System Preferences b Click...

Page 19: ...choose System Preferences b Click Network c Click AirPort In Mac OS X version 10 4 and earlier a From the Go menu choose Applications b From the Applications folder double click Internet Connect c Fr...

Page 20: ...t choose Add 5 Select the printer from the list 6 Click Add b For AppleTalk printing In Mac OS X version 10 5 1 From the Apple menu choose System Preferences 2 Click Print Fax 3 Click 4 Click AppleTal...

Page 21: ...r is within the range of the wireless network Formostnetworks the printershouldbe within100feet 30meters ofthewirelessaccesspoint wirelessrouter The printer is located away from obstacles that could b...

Page 22: ...s in 802 11b or 802 11g networks is 300 feet the maximum range for optimal performance is generally 100 150 feet MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference fro...

Page 23: ...key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10 5 1 From the menu bar click Apple menu System Preferences 2 Click Networ...

Page 24: ...ess point is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP security then the WEP key should be Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F a f and 0 9 or Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII chara...

Page 25: ...our local network and to a VPN at the same time the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling Be aware that some organizations will not allow split tunneling due to security or tec...

Page 26: ...shared key are case sensitive or Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters Hexadecimal characters are A F a f and 0 9 Note ASCII keys are case sensitive Be sure to include any capital letters Network does not...

Page 27: ...other access point if wireless coverage is necessary in a new area THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the network equipment is functioning properly Attempt to connect to other resour...

Page 28: ...ding another access point can help resolve this issue Configuretheprinterforthenetwork manuallyenteringallnetworkinformation Theprintermayworkproperly after it is configured for the network Try turnin...

Page 29: ...irewall is installed on the computer then try temporarily disabling it Check to see if you can print with the firewall disabled Re enable the firewall and then continue to troubleshoot Update any non...

Page 30: ...lable from the manufacturer Refer to the documentation that came with your firewall for instructions on how to do this If programs request firewall access when you install the printer or try to print...

Page 31: ...ck In Windows XP and earlier click Start 2 Click All Programs or Programs and then select the printer program folder from the list 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility Note If the Wireless Setup Utility is...

Page 32: ...ntation CD 2 Click Install 3 Click Agree 4 Click Suggested 5 Click Local Attach 6 Remove the label covering the USB port on the back of the printer 7 Connect the installation cable to a USB port on th...

Page 33: ...oundedelectricaloutlet andthenturntheprinter on 9 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the USB configuration Note For information on telephone and fax setup see the User s Guide on the Softwa...

Page 34: ...etwork as the printer 2 Connectthepowercableto theprinterandthentoaproperlygroundedelectricaloutlet andthenturntheprinter on 3 Insert the Software and Documentation CD 4 Click Install 5 Click Agree 6...

Page 35: ...during some methods of installation internal wireless print server A device that lets computers and printers talk to each other over a network without cables IP Internet Protocol address The network...

Page 36: ...with the computer at much higher speeds than parallel cables USB port A small rectangular port on the back of the computer that connects the peripheral devices using a USB cable and lets them communic...

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