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Firmware Update Instructions

Overview

Lexmark regularly releases firmware updates.  Keeping the printer firmware up to date is essential to enhance the printer performance and/or fix printer issues. 

Note: If the instructions do not match with your printer, then see Firmware Update Instructions (Legacy Devices).

How to check and update the firmware directly from the printer

When connected to the internet, many Lexmark printers can check for and upgrade firmware directly from the Embedded Web Server.

  1. Open a browser (for example, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and more), and then enter the printer IP address.
  2. Click Device.
  3. Scroll down, and then click Update Firmware.
  4. Click Check for updates button.
  5. If a new update is available, then click I agree, start update.

Other firmware update methods

See detailed instructions on all supported update methods.