How to install drivers for local printing
A local printer is a printer attached to your computer using a USB or parallel cable. The printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with your printer.
The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system you are using. Use the following table to find driver installation instructions for your particular operating system. If you need additional help, refer to the documentation that shipped with your computer and your software.
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Windows
Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with your printer. This may mean that installation will seem automatic in later versions of Windows. System printer drivers work well for simple printing, but they contain less functionality than our enhanced custom printer driver.
Installing a custom driver does not replace the system driver. A separate printer object is created and appears in the Printers folder.
Use the drivers CD that shipped with your printer to install the custom printer driver and obtain all the enhanced printer features and functionality.
Drivers are also available in downloadable software packages on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Using Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 98/Me
1Insert the drivers CD.
If the CD does not auto launch, click Start Æ Run, and then type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog box.
2Click Install Software.
Note: Some Windows operating systems require that you have administrative access to install printer drivers on your computer.
3Click Printer and Software.
4Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
5Select Suggested, and then click Next.
6Select Local Attached, and then click Next.
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