Interpreting the colors of the wi-fi indicator, Special wireless installation instructions – Lexmark S800 User Manual

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Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.

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Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a
new computer.

Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator

The Wi-Fi indicator can be viewed only from the printer home screen. If the home screen does not appear, then do
the following:

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If necessary, turn on the printer. Make sure it is not in Power Saver mode.

2

From the printer control panel, touch

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Wi-Fi indicator

Network status of the printer

The printer is not connected to a wireless network.

The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.

The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection to your computer, but the
computer is currently turned off.

The printer is out of the range of the access point (wireless router).

The printer is trying to communicate with the access point, but the access point is
turned off or not working properly.

The access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is trying to
establish communications with the network.

The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.

Check if the SSID, WEP key or WPA passphrase, security type, and IP address that
the printer uses are still correct.

The printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.

The printer is connected to your computer through an ad hoc connection.

Special wireless installation instructions

The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box.
Some examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet.

Before you begin

Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work on a wireless network. For more information about
configuring the box to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box.

Make sure your box is turned on and that your computer is on and connected to your wireless network.

Adding the printer to your wireless network

1

Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided.

Stop when you are prompted to select a network.

2

If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, then press it before selecting a network.

Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer
installation.

Networking

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