Additional printer setup

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Use the

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LINE port

Connect the printer to an active telephone line through a standard wall jack (RJ11), DSL filter,

 

 

 

or VoIP adapter, or any other adapter that allows you to access the telephone line to send

 

 

 

and receive faxes.

 

 

 

 

 

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USB printer port

Connect the printer to a computer.

 

 

 

 

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Security slot

Attach a lock that will secure the printer in place.

 

 

 

 

Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer

1Obtain a copy of the software installer package.

2Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.

3For Macintosh users, add the printer.

Note: Obtain the printer IP address from the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu.

Adding available options in the print driver

For Windows users

1Open the printers folder.

In Windows 8

From the Search charm, type run, and then navigate to: Run > type control printers > OK

In Windows 7 or earlier

aClick , or click Start and then click Run.

bType control printers.

cPress Enter, or click OK.

2Select the printer you want to update, and then do either of the following:

For Windows 7 or later, select Printer properties.

For earlier versions, select Properties.

3Navigate to the Configuration tab, and then select Update Now Ask Printer.

4Apply the changes.

For Macintosh users

1From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies.

2Navigate to the list of hardware options, and then add any installed options.

3Apply the changes.

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Lexmark 279 manual Setting up the printer software, Installing the printer, Adding available options in the print driver