Lexmark 4050E User Guide

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ABC Print Server

User’s Guide

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registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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All rights reserved.
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Lexington, Kentucky 40550

www.lexmark.comAugust 2004

Edition: August 2003

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program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual
property right may be used instead. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services,
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Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement

The NAME OF PRODUCT has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus t
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded
and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not
properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:

Director of Site Operations
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550

[phone]
Industry Canada compliance statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Community (EC) directives conformity
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation
and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits.A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of
Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny , France.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984
This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications
systems in the United Kingdom.
Noise emission levels
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.

1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
Printing
Idling

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ENERGY STAR

The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a partnership effort with office equipment manufacturers to promote the introduction
of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy
used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.

As an ENERGY STAR P artner, Le xmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy
efficiency.

Japanese VCCI notice

Wireless Notice

In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near
explosives, in hazardous locations, etc. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of this device, please ask for authorization
to use it prior to turning it on.

FCC Statement

Lexmark International Inc. declares that this device, Lexmark 4050e model-type 4032-2W0, complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de vice ma y not cause harmful interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any questions regarding this declaration should be directed to:

Director of Lab Operations
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550
[phone]

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This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approv ed b y the manufacturer may
cause harmful interference and void your authority to operate this equipment. Use of supplied data cable is required to comply with the Class
B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or
modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada (Canada)

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with Industry Canada specification RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of
Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Avis de conformité aux normes d'Indust r ie Ca na da

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme à la spécification RSS-210 d'Industry Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) cet appareil ne peut engendrer aucune interférence et (2) il doit accepter toute interférence qu'il reçoit, y compris celles qui peuvent
altérer son fonctionnement. Pour éviter toute interférence radio au service sous licence, cet appareil est conçu pour être utilisé à l'intérieur
et loin des fenêtres afin de garantir une protection optimale. L'équipement (ou son antenne émettrice) est soumis à l'obtention d'une licence
s'il est installé à l'extérieur .
L'installateur de cet équipement radio doit veiller à ce que l'antenne soit implantée et dirigée de manière à n'émettre aucun champ HF
dépassant les limites fixées pour l'ensemble de la population par Santé Canada.
Reportez-vous au Code de sécurité 6 que vous pouvez consulter sur le site Web de Santé Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Le terme "IC :" avant que le nombre de certification enregistrement signifie seulement que le Canada d'Industrie spécifications techniques
ont été rencontrées.

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) in languages of the European Community

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Statement of Limited Warranty

Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington,
KY

This warranty applies to the United States
and Canada. For customers outside the
U.S. and Canada, refer to the
country-specific warranty information that
came with your printer.

Lexmark N4000e Print Server
This Statement of Limited Warranty applies

to this product if it was originally purchased
for your use, and not for resale, from
Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred
to in this statement as “Remarketer.”

Warranty
Lexmark warrants that this product:

• Is manufactured from new parts, or
new and serviceable used parts,
which perform like new parts

• Is free from defects in material and
workmanship

• Conforms to Lexmark’s official
published specifications

• Is in good working order

If this product does not function as
warranted during the warranty period,
contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair
without charge.

If this product is a feature or option, this
statement applies only when that feature or
option is used with the product for which it
was designed. To obtain warranty service,
you may be required to present the f eature
or option with the product.

If you transfer this product to another user,
warranty service under the terms of this
statement is available to that user for the
remainder of the warranty period. You
should transfer proof of original purchase
and this statement to that user.
Warranty service

The warranty period is 12 months and
starts on the date of original purchase as
shown on the purchase receipt.
To obtain warranty service you may be
required to present proof of original
purchase. Warranty service will be
provided at a Remarketer or a Lexmark
designated location. You may be required
to deliver your product to the Remarketer
or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably
packaged to a Lexmark designated
location. You are responsible for loss of, or
damage to, a product in transit to the
Remarketer or the designated location.

When warranty service involves the
exchange of a product or part, the item
replaced becomes the property of the
Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement
may be a new or repaired item. The

replacement item assumes the remaining
warranty period of the original product.
Replacement is not available to you if the
product you present for exchange is
defaced, altered, in need of a repair not
included in warranty service, or damaged
beyond repair. Also, such product must be
free of any legal obligation or restrictions
that prevent its exchange.
Before you present this product for
warranty service, remove all programs,
data, and removable storage media.
For further explanation of your warranty
alternatives and the nearest Lexmark
authorized servicer in your area, please
contact Lexmark at 1-859-232-3000, or on
the World Wide Web at http://
support.lexmark.com.
Remote technical support is provided for
this product throughout its warranty period.
Lexmark offers a variety of extended
warranty programs that include an
extension of technical support. For
products no longer covered by a Lexmark
warranty, technical support may only be
available for a fee.
Extent of warranty
We do not warrant uninterrupted or
error-free operation of a product.
Warranty service does not include repair of
failures caused by:

• Modification or attachments

• Accidents or misuse

• Unsuitable physical or operating

environment

• Maintenance by anyone other than
Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized
servicer

• Operation of a product beyond the
limit of its duty cycle

• Failure to have installed a
maintenance kit as specified (if
applicable)

• Use of printing media outside of
Lexmark specifications

• Use of other than Lexmark supplies
(such as toner cartridges, inkjet
cartridges, and ribbons)

• Use of other than Lexmark product
or component

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Limitation of liability

Your sole remedy under this Statement of
Limited Warranty is set forth in this section.
For any claim concerning performance or
nonperformance of Lexmark or a
Remarketer for this product under this
Statement of Limited Warranty, you may
recover actual damages up to the limit set
forth in the following paragraph.
Lexmark's liability for actual damages from
any cause whatsoever will be limited to the
greater of 1) $5,000 or 2) the amount you
paid for the product that caused the
damages. This limitation of liability will not
apply to claims by you for bodily injury or
damage to real property or tangible
personal property for which Lexmark is
legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be
liable for any lost profits, lost savings,
incidental damage, or other economic
consequential damages. This is true even if
you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the
possibility of such damages. Lexmark is
not liable for any claim by you based on a
third party claim.
This limitation of remedies also applies to
any developer of materials supplied to
Lexmark. Lexmark’s and the developer’s
limitations of remedies are not cumulative.
Such developer is an intended beneficiary
of this limitation.
Additional rights
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, or do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this statement ma y
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started............................................................. 1

Select a location for your print server............................................................. 1

Unpacking your print server ........................................................................... 1

Wireless network settings............................................................................... 3

Chapter 2: Setting up your wireless print server........................ 4

Setup overview............................................................................................... 4

Minimum requirements................................................................................... 4

Configuring your wireless print server............................................................ 5

Chapter 3: Changing your wireless print server settings ........ 11

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting........................................................ 12

Indicator light status ..................................................................................... 12

The Setup Utility CD does not auto launch.................................................. 12

My network printer does not print............... .................................................. 13

Chapter 5: Advanced Setup........................................................ 14

Ad hoc installation........................................................................................ 14

Chapter 6: Glossary..................................................................... 15

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