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Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
From the software CD that came with your printer.
Go to www.lexmark.com/downloads .
Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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 .
From a computer, install the print driver.
Open Printers & scanners , and then click Add a printer or scanner .
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:
Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname , and then click Next .
In the “Hostname or IP address” field, type the printer IP address, and then click Next .
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Select a print driver, and then click Next .
Select Use the print driver that is currently installed (recommended) , and then click Next .
Type a printer name, and then click Next .
Select a printer sharing option, and then click Next .
Click Finish .
From a computer, open Printers & Scanners .
Click , and then select a printer.
From the Use menu, select a print driver.
Notes:
Add the printer.
Go to www.lexmark.com/downloads , search for your printer model, and then download the appropriate installer package.
From your computer, click Printer Properties , and then navigate to the Configuration tab.
Select Fax , and then click Apply .
This method is applicable only in some printer models.
From the control panel, navigate to the notification center, and then select Firmware update available .
Select Install now .
The printer reboots automatically after the update.
From the control panel, navigate to Settings > Device > Update Firmware .
Depending on your printer model, select Check for updates or Check for updates now .
If a new update is available, then select Install now .
The printer reboots automatically after the update.
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.
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.
Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
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Click Device .
Scroll down, and then click Update Firmware .
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.
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.
Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
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From the Embedded Web Server, click Export Configuration or Import Configuration .
Follow the instructions on the screen.
If the printer supports applications, then do the following:
Click Apps > select the application > Configure .
Click Export or Import .