Setting up the printer s oftware

Installing printer software

A printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. The printer software is typically
installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the software after setup, follow these instructions:
For Windows users
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3From the main installation dialog, click Install.
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.
4Double-click the Install icon.
5Follow the instructions on the screen.
Using the World Wide Web
1Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
2From the Drivers & Downloads menu, click Driver F inder.
3Select your printer, and then select your operating system.
4Download the driver and install the printer software.

Updating available options in the printer driver

Once the printer software and any options are installed, it may be necessary to manually add the options in the printer
driver to make them available for print jobs.
For Windows users
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printers.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
The printer folder opens.
4Select the printer.
5Rightclick the printer, and then select Properties.
6Click the Install Options tab.
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