Note: When the printer software and any hardware options are installed, you may need to manually add the options
in the printer driver to make them available for print jobs. For more information, see “Updating available optio ns in
the printer driver” on page 26.
Setting up the printer software

Installing the printer software

Notes:
If you installed the printer software on the computer before but need to r einstall 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 www.lexmark.com, and then navigate to:
SUPPORT & DOWNLOADS > select your printer > select your operating system > download your software
installer package
2Do either of the following:
If you are using the Software and Documentation CD, then insert the CD and wait for the installation dialog to
appear.
If 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.
If you are using the downloaded software installer from the Web, then doubleclic k the installer that you have
saved in your computer. Wait for the Select Installation Type dialog to appear, and then click Install.
Note: If you are prompted to run your software installation package, then click Ru n.
3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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