Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

For Windows users

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 the 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 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.

   Note: D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

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

   Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, IPv6, or scripts, select Advanced Options > Administrator Tools.

4. Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.

5. Attach the Ethernet cable when instructed to do so.

6. Select the printer from the list, and then click Continue.

   Note: If the configured printer does not appear in the list, then click Modify Search.

7. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

For Macintosh users

1. Allow the network DHCP server to assign an IP address to the printer.

2. Obtain the printer IP address either:

   • From the printer control panel

   • From the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu

   • By printing a network setup page or menu settings page, and then finding the TCP/IP section

   Note: You will need the IP address if you are configuring access for computers on a different subnet than the printer.

3. Install the printer driver on the computer.

   1. Double-click the installer package for the printer.

   2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

   3. Select a destination, and then click Continue.

   4. From the Easy Install screen, click Install.

   5. Type the user password, and then click OK.

      All the necessary applications are installed on the computer.

   6. Click Close when the installation is complete.

4. Add the printer.

   • For IP printing:

     In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later

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

        • System Preferences > Print & Scan

        • System Preferences > Print & Fax

     2. Click +.

     3. If necessary, click Add Printer or Scanner or Add Other Printer or Scanner.

     4. Click the IP tab.

     5. Type the printer IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

     In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

     1. From the Finder, navigate to:

        Applications > Utilities

     2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

     3. From the printer list, click Add, and then click IP Printer.

     4. Type the scanner IP address in the address field, and then click Add.

   • For AppleTalk printing:

     Notes:

     • Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
     • This feature is supported only in Mac OS X version 10.5 or earlier.

     In Mac OS X version 10.5

     1. From the Apple menu, navigate to:

        System Preferences > Print & Fax

     2. Click +, and then navigate to:

        AppleTalk > select your printer > Add

     In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

     1. From the Finder, navigate to:

        Applications > Utilities

     2. Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.

     3. From the printer list, click Add.

     4. Click Default Browser tab > More Printers.

     5. From the first pop-up menu, select AppleTalk.

     6. From the second pop-up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.

     7. Select the device from the list, and then click Add.

   Note: If the scanner does not show up in the list, then you may need to add it using the IP address. For more information, contact your system support person.