Setting up the printer software

Installing printer software

A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions:

For Windows users

  1. Close all open software programs.

  2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

  3. From the main installation dialog, click Install.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

For Macintosh users

  1. Close all open software applications.

  2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

  3. From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.

  4. Double-click the Install icon.

  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the World Wide Web

  1. Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

  2. From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver Finder.

  3. Select your printer, and then select your operating system.

  4. Download the driver and install the printer software.

Updating available options in the printer driver

Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs.

For Windows users

  1. Do one of the following:

    In Windows Vista

    1. Click vista start button.

    2. Click Control Panel.

    3. Click Hardware and Sound.

    4. Click Printers.

    In Windows XP

    1. Click Start.

    2. Click Printers and Faxes.

    In Windows 2000

    1. Click Start.

    2. Click Settings  > Printers.

  2. Select the printer.

  3. Right-click the printer, and then select Properties.

  4. Click the Install Options tab.

  5. Under Available Options, add any installed hardware options.

  6. Click Apply.

For Macintosh users

In Mac OS X version 10.5

  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

  2. Click Print & Fax.

  3. Select the printer, and then click Options & Supplies.

  4. Click Driver, and then add any installed hardware options.

  5. Click OK.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

  1. From the Go menu, choose Applications.

  2. Double-click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

  3. Select the printer, and then from the Printers menu, choose Show Info.

  4. From the pop-up menu, choose Installable Options.

  5. Add any installed hardware options, and then click Apply Changes.