Lexmark N5 User Manual

www.lexmark.com Getting StartedSeptember 2002N5 Wireless Adapter

5 SetupStep 6: Connect your printer adapter power supplyIf necessary, replace the power plug adapter with the correct power plug adapter for your geog

6Setup Step 8: Turn on your computer Step 9: Set up your printer adapter on the networkYour printer adapter must establish communication with either

7 SetupWhen the following screen appears, click Next.Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and the type of printer to which you connected the printer ada

8Setup Read the information on the screen thoroughly. It is very important that you understand the setup process. This will help you to complete the s

9 SetupChange the values of your computer’s wireless adapter network settings to the values shown on the screen.Note: The SSID/Network name value is c

10Setup Click Continue.Select the network to which you want to connect your printer. Note: If the network to which you want to connect your printer is

11 SetupFollow the instructions on your screen to restore your computer’s wireless adapter network settings to their original value.Note: It may help

12Setup Step 10: Configure your network printerFollow the instructions for your printer type.Inkjet printersUse the printer software to help configure

13 SetupFrom the Results: No Printer Attached screen, click Network.Note: If the Results: No Printer Attached screen does not appear, continue with st

14Setup You are finished setting up your computer to work with your network inkjet printer; however, the printer software must be installed on each co

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15 SetupFrom the Advanced window, click Networking.From the Networking Options screen, click Configure.34On the Network Configuration screen, find you

16Setup Windows 98/Me/2000a From the Start menu, click Settings Printers.b Right-click the icon for your network printer.c Make sure Set as Default is

17 SetupYou are finished setting up your computer to work with your network inkjet printer; however, the printer software must be installed on each co

18Setup Laser 1 (software not previously installed)Follow the instructions for your operating system.Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and

19 SetupWhen the software installation screen appears, click Install Now.Click Next on the InstallShield Wizard screen.Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adap

20Setup Laser 2 (software previously installed)Follow the instructions for your operating system.Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000You ar

21 SetupSelect Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser.Click Continue.Select Additional PC installation.Note: Your screen may look different from the on

22Setup Windows XPYou are finished setting up your computer to work with your network laser printer; however, the printer port must be defined and the

23 SetupSelect Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser.Click Continue.Select Additional PC installation.Note: Your screen may look different from the on

24Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAn indicator light is not onNote: See page 5 to locate the indicator lights.For this problem: See page:An indicator l

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25 TroubleshootingThe Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software screen does not appearI cannot find the network settings of my computer’s wireless

26Troubleshooting My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 Wireless Adapter screen• Click Search Again.• Verify that all three printer adapt

27 TroubleshootingI do not know the hexadecimal format of my WEP key• Go to another device on your network and note the selections for key and number

28Troubleshooting The Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appearAn error message appearsFollow the instructions on any error message

29 TroubleshootingThere is not a Network button on the Results: No Printer Attached screenThere is not an Install Selected Printer button on the Netwo

30Troubleshooting My network printer does not print• Make sure all cables to the printer, printer adapter, electrical outlet and network connection ar

31 How Do I...?How Do I...?Use this chapter to find out how to perform common tasks related to your printer adapter and network printer.Change the com

32How Do I...? Change the printer adapter network settingsThe printer adapter network settings include the following:• SSID/Network name• Network Mode

33 How Do I...?Print a test pageUninstall the printer softwareInkjet printersLaser printersRefer to the instructions that came with your printer.To re

34How Do I...? Uninstall the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation SoftwareManually configure the network printerYour printer software automatically co

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35 How Do I...?Laser printersEnter an IP address that is valid for your network. For help, refer to your network documentation or contact your network

36How Do I...? Select the network printer port Follow the instructions for your operating system.Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000Click

37 How Do I...?Windows XPCheck the printer statusSpecify a fixed IP addressYour printer adapter supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). W

38How Do I...? Reset the printer adapterIf you encounter problems during setup or later decide to move your printer adapter to a different network, yo

39 GlossaryGlossaryAccess point. A hardware device or a computer's software that acts as a communication hub for users of a wireless device to co

40Glossary printer port. Windows terminology for a physical or logical connection to a printer. For example:• LPT1 indicates the printer is attached t

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1 IntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the LexmarkTM N5 Wireless Adapter!The printer adapter makes it easy for you to:• Share your printer

2Setup Step 1: Select a location for your printer adapterChoosing the correct location for your new printer adapter is vital to ensuring that it provi

3 SetupStep 3: Prepare your printerUnpack and set up your printer. For help, refer to the instructions that came with your printer.To help configure y

4Setup Step 4: Raise the printer adapter antennaNote: Rotate the antenna clockwise from the back.Step 5: Connect your printer adapter to your printerN