Supported operating systems

Using the software CD, you can install the printer software on the following operating systems:

• Windows 10

• Windows 8.1

• Windows Server 2012 R2

• Windows Server 2012

• Windows 7 SP1

• Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

• Windows Server 2008 SP2

• Windows Vista SP2

• Mac OS X version 10.7 or later

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS

• openSUSE Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• Debian GNU/Linux

• Ubuntu

• Fedora

• IBM AIX

• Oracle Solaris SPARC

• Oracle Solaris x86

Notes:

• For Windows operating systems, the print drivers and utilities are supported in both 32- and 64-bit versions.
• For drivers and utilities that are compatible with Mac OS X version 10.6 or earlier and for specific supported Linux or UNIX operating system versions, go to http://support.lexmark.com.
• For more information on software compatibility with all other operating systems, contact customer support.

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.

Installing the fax driver

1. Go to www.lexmark.com/downloads, search for your printer model, and then download the appropriate installer package.

2. From your computer, click Printer Properties, and then navigate to the Configuration tab.

3. Select Fax, and then click Apply.

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.

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.