How to Install a Lexmark 1400 Wireless Printer on a Mac G4

Wireless printing is a boon for laptop owners and multiple-computer households. You are no longer tethered to one location when you want to print. Just as a computer can connect to the Internet using a wireless card, it can connect to a printer. The Lexmark 1400 wireless printer is compatible with Mac G4 computers like the PowerBook G4 and iMac G4.

Instructions

1. Close any open applications on your Mac G4.

2. Load the software CD included with the printer into the computer. You can also visit the Lexmark Product Downloads page to download the correct printer driver.

3. Double-click on the CD icon or the downloaded file and double-click “Install.” Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

4. Position the printer so it is close to your Mac. Plug it into the wall and turn it on.

5. Look on the back of the printer. Next to the serial number is the MAC address. Note the last six numbers.

6. Open the “Applications” folder, double-click on the “Internet Connect” icon and select the “AirPort” icon.

7. Choose “print server XXXXXX” from the menu. The “XXXXXX” represents the last six digits in the Mac address. The printer will join to the wireless network.

References

• Lexmark: Lexmark 1400 Series--Installing the Printer Software
• Lexmark: Lexmark 1400 Series--Joining the Wireless Network

Resources

• Lexmark: Product Downloads