User manual LEXMARK INTUITION S500

[. . . ] To get the most out of your printer, read the User's Guide carefully, and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site. We're committed to delivering performance and value with our printers, and we want to make sure you're satisfied. If you do encounter any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be delighted to help you get back on track fast. After all, you are the reason we do what we do, and your suggestions help us do it better. Minimizing your printer's environmental impact We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce their environmental impact. [. . . ] · Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection. Networking 78 · The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Internet Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access · All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router. · The wireless access point connects the network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. Internet Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access · Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point. · The network has no connection to the Internet. Networking 79 Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access · A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router. · The network has no connection to the Internet. Note: Most computers can connect to only one wireless network at a time. If you access the Internet over a wireless connection, you will lose Internet access if you are connected to an ad hoc network. Why do I need an installation cable? When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer. The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the printer. How do I attach the installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. Networking 80 2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer. 3 Continue following the on-screen instructions. How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different? Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communicate with each other through a wireless router (wireless access point). Devices on the wireless network must have valid IP addresses for the current network and share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point. In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped with a wireless print server. The computer must have a valid IP address for the current network and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must be configured to use the same SSID and channel that the computer is using. The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks. Infrastructure Characteristics Communication Security Range Speed Requirements for all devices Unique IP address for each device Mode set to Same SSID Same channel Yes Infrastructure mode Yes, including the wireless access point Yes, including the wireless access point Yes Ad hoc mode Yes Yes Through wireless access point More security options Directly between devices WEP or no security Ad hoc Determined by range and number of Restricted to range of individual wireless access points devices on network Usually faster Usually slower We recommend setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Networking 81 Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it provides: · · · · Increased network security Increased reliability Faster performance Easier setup Finding the signal strength Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or other devices such as microwave ovens. The farther two wireless devices are from each other, the more likely it is that the communication signal will be weaker. The strength of the signal received by your computer can also affect the connectivity of the printer with the network during configuration. When you installed the wireless adapter in your computer, the adapter software probably placed an icon in your system tray. Try double-clicking this icon, and it will tell you how strongly the computer is receiving the wireless signal from the network. To improve signal quality, remove sources of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to the wireless access point (wireless router). How can I improve wireless signal strength? A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. [. . . ] This License Agreement applies to updates or supplements to the original Software Program provided by Lexmark unless Lexmark provides other terms along with the update or supplement. You may reject or terminate this license at any time by destroying all copies of the Software Program, together with all modifications, documentation, and merged portions in any form, or as otherwise described herein. Lexmark may terminate your license upon notice if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies of the Software Program together with all modifications, documentation, and merged portions in any form. 11 TAXES. [. . . ]