Lexmark MX931, Quick Reference

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Installing the printer software
Notes:
•
The print driver is included in the software installer package.
•
For Macintosh computers with macOS version 10.7 or later,
you do not need to install the driver to print on an AirPrint-
certified printer. If you want custom printing features, then
download the print driver.
1
Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
•
From the software CD that came with your printer.
•
From our website or the place where you purchased the
printer.
2
Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Installing the fax driver
1
Go to our website or the place where you purchased the
printer, and then obtain the installer package.
2
Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Updating firmware
To enhance printer performance and fix issues, update the printer
firmware regularly.
For more information on updating the firmware, contact your sales
representative.
1
Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address 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.
2
Click Settings > Device > Update Firmware .
3
Do either of the following:
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Click Check for updates > I agree, start update .
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Upload the flash file.
a Browse to the flash file.
b Click Upload > Start .
Adding printers to a computer
Before you begin, do one of the following:
•
Connect the printer and the computer to the same network.
For more information on connecting the printer to a network,
see
“Connecting the printer to a Wi
‑
Fi network” on page 17 .
•
Connect the computer to the printer. For more information, see
“Connecting a computer to the printer” on page 18 .
•
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For
more information, see
“Attaching cables” on page 7 .
Note: The USB cable is sold separately.
For Windows users
1 From a computer, install the print driver.
Note: For more information, see “Installing the printer
software” on page 17 .
2
Open Printers & scanners , and then click Add a printer or
scanner .
3
Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:
•
Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device .
•
Click Show Wi
‑
Fi Direct printers , select a printer, and then
click Add device .
•
Click The printer that I want isn’t listed , and then from the
Add Printer window, do the following:
a Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or
hostname , and then click Next .
b
In the “Hostname or IP address” field, type the printer
IP address, and then click
Next .
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.
c
Select a print driver, and then click Next .
d
Select Use the print driver that is currently installed
(recommended) , and then click Next .
e
Type a printer name, and then click Next .
f
Select a printer sharing option, and then click Next .
g
Click Finish .
For Macintosh users
1
From a computer, open Printers & Scanners .
2
Click , and then select a printer.
3
From the Use menu, select a print driver.
Notes:
•
To use the Macintosh print driver, select either AirPrint
or Secure AirPrint .
•
If you want custom printing features, then select the
manufacturer print driver. To install the driver, see
“Installing the printer software” on page 17 .
4
Add the printer.
Connecting the printer to a Wi
‑
Fi
network
Before you begin, make sure that:
•
A wireless module is installed in your printer.
•
Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch
Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active
Adapter .
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.
Note: For printers that are Wi
‑
Fi
‑
network
‑
ready, a prompt to
set up the Wi
‑
Fi network appears during initial setup.
Configuring Wi
‑
Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct
®
is a Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer technology that allows
wireless devices to connect directly to a Wi-Fi Direct
‑
enabled
printer without using an access point (wireless router).
1
From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wi-
Fi Direct .
2
Configure the settings.
•
Enable Wi
‑
Fi Direct —Enables the printer to broadcast its
own Wi
‑
Fi Direct network.
•
Wi
‑
Fi Direct Name —Assigns a name for the Wi
‑
Fi Direct
network.
•
Wi
‑
Fi Direct Password —Assigns the password for
negotiating the wireless security when using the peer
‑
to-
peer connection.
•
Show Password on Setup Page —Shows the password on
the Network Setup Page.
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