Installing the printer software

Notes:

• The print driver is included in the software installer package.
• For Macintosh computers with macOS version 10.7 or later, you do not need to install the driver to print on an AirPrint-certified printer. If you want custom printing features, then download the print driver.

1. Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

   • From the software CD that came with your printer.

   • Go to www.lexmark.com/downloads.

2. Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Adding printers to a computer

Before you begin, do one of the following:

• Connect the printer and the computer to the same network. For more information on connecting the printer to a network, see Connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network.

• Connect the computer to the printer. For more information, see Connecting a computer to the printer.

• Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For more information, see Attaching cables.

  Note: The USB cable is sold separately.

For Windows users

1. From a computer, install the print driver.

   Note: For more information, see Installing the printer software.

2. Open Printers & scanners, and then click Add a printer or scanner.

3. Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:

   • Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device.

   • Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers, select a printer, and then click Add device.

   • Click The printer that I want isn’t listed, and then from the Add Printer window, do the following:

     1. Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname, and then click Next.

     2. In the “Hostname or IP address” field, type the printer IP address, and then click Next.

        Notes:

        • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
        • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.

     3. Select a print driver, and then click Next.

     4. Select Use the print driver that is currently installed (recommended), and then click Next.

     5. Type a printer name, and then click Next.

     6. Select a printer sharing option, and then click Next.

     7. Click Finish.

For Macintosh users

1. From a computer, open Printers & Scanners.

2. Click , and then select a printer.

3. From the Use menu, select a print driver.

   Notes:

   • To use the Macintosh print driver, select either AirPrint or Secure AirPrint.
   • If you want custom printing features, then select the Lexmark print driver. To install the driver, see Installing the printer software.

4. Add the printer.

Exporting or importing a configuration file

You can export the configuration settings of your printer into a text file, and then import the file to apply the settings to other printers.

1. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

   Notes:

   • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.

2. From the Embedded Web Server, click Export Configuration or Import Configuration.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4. If the printer supports applications, then do the following:

   1. Click Apps > select the application > Configure.

   2. Click Export or Import.

Adding available options in the print driver

For Windows users

1. Open the printers folder.

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.

Updating the firmware using the control panel

Using the notification center

This method is applicable only in some printer models.

1. From the control panel, navigate to the notification center, and then select Firmware update available.

   

2. Select Install now.

   

The printer reboots automatically after the update.

Using the Settings menu

1. From the control panel, navigate to Settings > Device > Update Firmware.

2. Depending on your printer model, select Check for updates or Check for updates now.

3. If a new update is available, then select Install now.

The printer reboots automatically after the update.

Updating the firmware using the Embedded Web Server

Before you begin, make sure that:

• You have downloaded the latest printer firmware from https://support.lexmark.com and saved it to your flash drive or computer.

  Note: To deploy the printer firmware, extract the .fls firmware file from the ZIP package.

• You are not using a special code on your printer to avoid losing this functionality.

If the printer is connected to the network when checking for updates, then downloading the firmware is not required.

1. Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

   Notes:

   • View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.

2. Click Device.

3. Scroll down, and then click Update Firmware.

4. Depending on your printer model, click Check for updates or Check for updates now.

   If a new update is available, then click I agree, start update.

The printer reboots automatically after the update.