This wireless environment involves a direct computer-to-printer connection. It does not require the use of an access point, or wireless router serving as an access point. 

• Make sure the printer is turned ON  and that the WiFi indicator light on the printer is ON .
  NOTE:  The WiFi connection light comes ON after the printer's WiFi card has finished initializing.

NOTE:  If the WiFi indicator light is , press  to get the printer out of power saver mode. 

• Print the network settings page and verify the printer's factory default WiFi settings.  Click here for instructions. 

Settings of Concern:  

• Status - Not Connected


• SSID - print server ######


• address - 0.0.0.0


• netmask - 255.255.255.0


• gatway - 0.0.0.0


• UAA (MAC address) - 12-digit hexadecimal value


• BSS Type - Ad hoc

If your settings do not resemble the above, it is recommended that you reset the printer.  Click here for instructions. 

• Lastly, verify that the AirPort is turned ON.  HINT: Click on the AirPort status icon.    

Step	Action	Illustration (Click on Image for the illustration)
1	Click on the AirPort status icon, and then click print server ###### (i.e., the SSID value on your network settings page). NOTE:  If the status icon is not present, you can click the Internet Connect icon ( ) and then the  AirPort icon to perform this procedure.	Image
2 Observation	The AirPort status icon will change to reflect a direct connection between two wireless devices (computer-to-computer, computer-to-printer, and so on). NOTE:  The image in the middle of the icon () is a computer.  This direct connection is commonly referred to as 'ad-hoc mode'.	...
3	Insert the supplied driver CD and click 1400 Series Installer.
4	Click Install.
5	The driver software will lead you through a series of installation subprocesses.  You will click Continue several times.
6	Before the installation process starts, you may be required to enter the administrator password. NOTE:  This is an Apple security feature that allows users to prevent unwanted software installation and changes to system settings.	Larger view
7	The Lexmark 1400 Series Setup Assistant will now be displayed with another set of installation processes.  Click Continue.	Image
8	During the Printer Configuration process, you will be required to click on the appropriate printer.  HINT: The correct printer will display the end portion of the printer's UAA (MAC) address.  Also, make note of the IP address and verify  that it matches the IP address on the network settings page.  See Network settings page. Troubleshooting:  Depending on the speed of your Mac, this process may take a moment. Also, slower Macs may display this screen over the top of the last set of installation processes, and prevent a successful search.  Click  here  for more information.	Image
9	Software Configuration will now take place.  NOTE:  During this process, printer port creation occurs and a printer object will populate the Print Center.	...
10	Optional:  Click the option to print a test page to confirm successful installation, communication, and port creation.	Image
11	Optional:  Click the Print Center icon to observe the 1400 series printer listed with its affiliated MAC address. You can also open the printer's embedded web server (ex: http://<printer's_IP _ address>, where printer's_IP_address is the address listed on the printer's network settings page after successful installation).	Image

• How to reset the printer network settings   (Recommended for reinstallation of software)
• How to check the computer IP address   (Useful for comparing computer and printer IP address values)
• How to ping IP addresses   (Useful for determining successful communication with router and printer)
• How to print the network settings page    (Provides a list of all current printer network settings)
• WiFi indicator light and Printer Status
• Wireless glossary 

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance.  NOTE:  When calling for support, you will need to know your printer model type and serial number. 
Please call from near the printer and computer in case the technician asks you to perform a task involving one of the devices.