Lexmark N4000e User Manual
N4000e Print Server
User’s Guide
September 2003
www.lexmark.com
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Setup ............................................................................ 7
Requirements................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the hardware................................................ ............................... 8
Understanding the Setup Utility software....................................................... 8
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting........................................................ 12
The Power or USB indicator light is not on................................................... 12
The Status indicator light is on...................................................... ............... 12
An error message appears........................................................................... 13
The Lexmark N4000e Setup Utility CD does not auto launch...................... 13
I don’t know whic h pr in t server to select. ...................................................... 13
My print serve r is no t s h own in the list ... .. .................. .. .. .................. .. ... ....... 14
My printer is not shown in the list (No Printer Attached) ........................ ...... 15
My print server is unconfigured.................................................................... 15
My network printer does not print............ ........................ ....................... ...... 16
Chapter 4: How Do I...?................................................................ 17
Print a test page........................................................................................... 17
Print a print server setup page..................................................................... 17
Uninstall the Lexmark N4000e Setup Utility software....................... .. ......... 18
Check the printer status ............................................................................... 18
Verify the network printer port...................................................................... 18
Determine if my pr in t s er ver is configured....... .. .................... ....................... 19
Change the print server network settings..................................................... 20
Contact Lexm a rk ....... .................. .. ... ................................... .. .. ..................... 20
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Chapter 5: Glossary..................................................................... 21
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Edition: September 2003
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Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) compliance information
statement
The Lexmark N4000e Print Server has
been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, 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 must
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 the one provided
with this unit, for USB attach. Use of a
substitute cable not properly shielded and
grounded may result in a violation of FCC
regulations.
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Director of Lexmark Technology &
Services
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40550
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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.
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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.
Safety information
• Use only the power supply provided
with this product or the
manufacturer’s authorized
replacement power supply.
• Connect the power cord to an
electrical outlet that is near the
product and easily accessible.
• Refer service or repairs, other than
those described in the user
documentation, to a professional
service person.
CAUTION: Do not set up this product or
make any electrical or cabling connections
during a lightning storm.
5
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasi ng the LexmarkTM N4000e Print Server, the solution to all y our printer sharing
needs!
The print server makes it easy for you to:
• Share your printer between two or more network computers.
• Locate your printer anywhere in your home or office.
You no longer need to locate the printer next to a host computer or make sure a host
computer is powered on before sending your print job from a remote location.
• Quickly transfer informat ion.
Introduction
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Setup
Requirements
For setup, you need:
• The Lexmark N4000e Print Server
• An existing Ethernet (10/100 Base TX) network
• An Ethernet (RJ-45, category 5) cable, purchased separatel y
• A network-capable printer
To find out if your printer is network-capable or for other printer-specific information, refer to
the documentation that came with your printer or visit our Web site at:
http://support.lexmark.com.
• The Lexmark N4000e Setup Utility software CD
• The printer software CD that came with your printer
• A computer with a CD-ROM drive
The computer must be connected to the network, have TCP/IP active and running, and have
one of the follo w ing operating systems:
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows Me
• Windows NT
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows 2003 Server
Setup
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