Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Notes:

  1. Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

    • From the Software and Documentation CD that came with your printer.

    • From our Web site:

      Go to http://support.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:

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

  2. Double-click the software installer package.

    Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

    If you are using a Software and Documentation CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:

    In Windows 8

    From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

    Apps list > Run > type D:\setup.exe > OK.

    In Windows 7 or earlier
    1. Click the start button or click Start, and then click Run.

    2. In the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

    3. Press Enter, or click OK.

    In Macintosh

    Click the CD icon on the desktop.

    Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
  3. Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Adding available options in the print driver

For Windows users

  1. Open the printers folder.

    In Windows 8

    From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to:

    Run > type control printers > OK

    In Windows 7 or earlier
    1. Click the start button, or click Start and then click Run.

    2. Type control printers.

    3. Press Enter, or click OK.

  2. Select the printer you want to update, and then do either of the following:

    • For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.

    • For earlier versions, select Properties.

  3. Navigate to the Configuration tab, and then select Update Now - Ask Printer.

  4. Apply the changes.

For Macintosh users

  1. From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies.

  2. Navigate to the list of hardware options, and then add any installed options.

  3. Apply the changes.