Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Note: If you installed the printer software on the computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first.
For Windows users

  1. Close all open software programs.

  2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

    If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:

    1. Click the start button, or click Start and then click Run.

    2. In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

    3. Press Enter, or click OK.

  3. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

  1. Close all open applications.

  2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

    If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.

  3. Double-click the software installer package, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

    4. Note: To take advantage of the full features of your printer, select the custom install option, and then select all packages listed.
Using the Internet

  1. Go to the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.

  2. Navigate to:

    SUPPORT & DOWNLOADS > select your printer > select your operating system

  3. Download the printer driver, and then install the printer software.

Updating available options in the printer driver

When any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for use.

For Windows users

  1. Open the printers folder.

    1. Click the start button, or click Start and then click Run.

    2. In the Start Search or Run dialog, type control printers.

    3. Press Enter, or click OK.

  2. Select the printer.

  3. Right-click the printer, and then select Printer properties (Windows 7) or Properties (earlier versions).

  4. Click the Configuration tab.

  5. Do either of the following:

    • Click Update Now - Ask Printer.

    • Under Configuration Options, manually add any installed hardware options.

  6. Click Apply.

For Macintosh users

  1. From the Apple menu, navigate to either of the following:

    • System Preferences > Print & Scan > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver

    • System Preferences > Print & Fax > select your printer > Options & Supplies > Driver

  2. Add any installed hardware options, and then click OK.