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Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network

Make sure that Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the control panel, navigate to:

Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter

For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

    Using the control panel

  1. From the control panel, navigate to:

    Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Setup On Printer Panel

    For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.

  2. Select a Wi‑Fi network, and then type the network password.

    3. Note:  For Wi‑Fi‑network‑ready printer models, a prompt to set up the Wi‑Fi network appears during initial setup.

    Using Lexmark Mobile Assistant

  1. Depending on your mobile device, download the Lexmark Mobile Assistant application from either the Google Play™ store or App Store online store.

  2. Depending on your printer model, do one of the following:

    • From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Setup Using Mobile App > Printer ID.
    • From the control panel, navigate to:
    •  > Network/Ports >  > Wireless >  > Setup Using Mobile App > 
    • Follow the instructions on the display to view the printer ID.

      • Note:  The printer ID is the printer wireless network SSID.

  3. From your mobile device, launch the application, and then accept the Terms of Use.

    Note:  If necessary, grant permissions.

  4. Tap Connect to Printer > Go to Wi‑Fi Settings.

  5. Connect your mobile device to the printer wireless network.

  6. Return to the application, and then tap Setup Wi-Fi Connection

  7. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then type the network password.

  8. Tap Done.
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