Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network

Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network

Connect your printer securely to a wireless network.
This feature is available only in some printer models.
Before you begin, make sure that:
  • Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the control panel, navigate to
    Settings
    >
    >
    Network/Ports
    >
    >
    Network Overview
    >
    >
    Active Adapter
    >
    >
    Auto
    >
    .
  • The Ethernet cable is not connected to the printer.
Using the control panel
Lexmark
  1. From the control panel, navigate to:
    Settings
    >
    >
    Network/Ports
    >
    >
    Wireless
    >
    >
    Setup On Printer Panel
    >
    >
    Choose Network
    >
  2. Select a Wi‑Fi network, and then type the network password.
    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 app from either Google Play or App Store.
  2. From the printer control panel, navigate to:
    Settings
    >
    >
    Network/Ports
    >
    >
    Wireless
    >
    >
    Setup Using Mobile App
    >
    >
    Printer ID
    >
  3. From your mobile device, launch the app, and then accept the Terms of Use.
    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 app, and then tap
    Setup Wi-Fi Connection
    .
  7. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then type the network password.
  8. Tap
    Done
    .