Lexmark PRO5500 manual Using the printer software, Supported operating systems

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Using the printer software

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Using the printer software

Supported operating systems

The printer software requires up to 500MB of free disk space.

•Microsoft Windows 8

•Microsoft Windows Server 2012

•Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows 7

•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (R2)

•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (SP2)

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Vista

•Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)

•Microsoft Windows XP (SP2)

•Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.8.0 or later*

•Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.7.0 or later

•Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.6.0 or later

•Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.5.0 or later

•Macintosh Intel OS X version 10.4.4 or later*

•Macintosh PowerPC OS X version 10.5.0 or later

•Macintosh PowerPC OS X version 10.4.0 or later*

•Debian GNU/Linux 6.0 and 5.0*

•Fedora 17, 16, 15, and 14*

•Linpus Linux Desktop 9.6*

•Linux Mint 12*

•Linux openSUSE 12.1, 11.4, 11.3, and 11.2*

•Red Flag Linux Desktop 6.0*

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 6, WS 5, and WS 4*

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 and 10*

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 and 10*

•Ubuntu Linux 12.04, 11.10, 11.04, 10.10, 10.04, 9.10, and 9.04*

•HP‑UX 11.31, 11.23, and 11.11*

•IBM AIX 7.1, 6.1, 5.3, and 5.2*

•Solaris SPARC 10, 9, and 8*

•Solaris SPARC x86 10*

*The printer driver for this operating system is available only at http://support.lexmark.com.

Note: Information on additional operating system versions that are compatible with the printer may be available on our Web site.

Installing the printer software

Notes:

•If you installed the printer software on the computer before but need to reinstall the software, then uninstall the current software first.

•Close all open software programs before installing the printer software.

1Obtain 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

2Double‑click the software installer package. Wait for the installation dialog to appear.

If you are using a 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

aClick or click Start, and then click Run.

bIn the Start Search or Run dialog, type D:\setup.exe.

cPress Enter, or click OK.

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

In Macintosh

Click the CD icon on the desktop.

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

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Contents Pro5500 Series Quick Reference Guide OctoberImportant safety information Contents What are SmartSolutions? Sending faxes Receiving faxesAbout your printer Finding information about the printerMinimizing your printers environmental impact Printer modelsPrinter features Setting up the printerAbout your printer Page Page Page Page Understanding the parts of the printer UseOr region Access the phone line to send and receive faxes EXT portCable modem Line port Using the printer control panel Understanding the home screen TouchNavigating menus using the touch screen Using memory cards and flash drivesUsing a memory card or flash drive with the printer Touch Paper Setup Paper TypeSupported memory cards and file types Inserting a memory cardInsert the card with the brand name label facing For a PictBridge camera cableOrdering and replacing supplies Ordering ink cartridgesReplacing ink cartridges Ordering and replacing suppliesCleaning the printhead nozzles Touch Clean Printhead or Deep Clean PrintheadMaintaining ink cartridges Aligning the printheadSupported operating systems Using the printer softwareInstalling the printer software Using the Windows printer software Using the Macintosh printer softwareSoftware installed during printer installation Printer softwareWeb Links Size Recommended paper Weight Set paper type to PrintingRecommended paper brands For colorful and high‑coverage documentsPrinting using advanced color options Printing a documentPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically For Windows usersPrinting photos using the printer control panel Printing documents from a memory card or flash driveTips PortraitCanceling print jobs What is LexPrint?Printing from a mobile device Supported printersCopying a two‑sided duplex document using the ADF CopyingMaking copies Making a duplex two‑sided copy automaticallyTouch Scan the Next Copying a two‑sided duplex document using the scanner glassCanceling copy jobs Scanning directly to e‑mail using the printer software ScanningScanning to a local computer Scanning to a flash drive or memory cardScanning From the computer, do the following Scanning to a network folderWindows Windows 7 or earlier Enter the necessary information, and then click Add Canceling scan jobsAdding a network folder shortcut Canceling an e‑mail Sending e-mailTips for e‑mailing Scanning a document or photo to e-mailSetting up the printer to fax Setup 1 Printer is connected to a dedicated fax lineConnect the printer to the telephone line Scenario 1 Standard telephone lineConnected to different wall jacks To connect To connect Scenario 3 VoIP telephone serviceScenario 2 Digital Subscriber Line DSL Setup 1 Printer is connected directly to a cable modem Tips for this setupScenario 5 Country‑ or region‑specific setup Connecting the printer to a non‑RJ‑11 wall jack Belgium Ireland Spain Denmark ItalyConnecting the printer to a wall jack in Germany Check the dial tone Set your fax name and fax numberSet the printer to receive faxes automatically or manually Make sure the telephone line and the wall jack are workingCreate a contact list Using the fax softwareSet the number of rings Receiving faxes FaxingSending faxes Fax Setup Ringing and Answering Auto Answer On Accept Receiving faxes automaticallyReceiving faxes manually Touch Pick up onWireless networking Information you will need during wireless setupInstalling the printer on a wireless network Using the Wireless Setup Utility Windows onlyUsing the Wireless Setup Assistant Macintosh only What is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup?Configuring Wi‑Fi Protected Setup manually USE the Personal Identification Number PIN Method Using the Embedded Web Server Accessing the Embedded Web ServerCustomizing printer settings Understanding the homeSetup Used Transfer Protocol Secure Https connectionUsing SmartSolutions What are SmartSolutions?Creating and customizing printer solutions Using SmartSolutionsTroubleshooting If Troubleshooting does not solve your problemSetup troubleshooting Before you troubleshootSoftware did not install Recovering the security PIN of the printerReconnect the Printer Power Supply Print job does not print or is missing pagesPrinter is printing blank pages Printer is busy or does not respondCannot delete documents from the print queue Cannot print through USBFax troubleshooting Fax troubleshooting checklistConnection checklist Cannot send faxesNetwork troubleshooting Wireless troubleshooting checklistCannot receive faxes Cannot run the fax softwarePrinting a network setup Cannot print over wireless networkLocating IP addresses Locating the printer IP addressMove Your Access Point Away from Other Electronic Devices Check the Wireless Signal QualityCheck Your Advanced Security Settings Make Sure Your Computer is Connected to Your Access PointFor Macintosh users with an access point For Macintosh users with an AirPort base stationEthernet network troubleshooting Troubleshooting Router entry is typically the access pointMake Sure the Wireless Port is Selected Make Sure Bidirectional Communication is EnabledCannot print to the 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