Installing the printer software

Using the installation software CD (Windows users only)

Using the CD that came with the printer:

1Start Windows.

2When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The software installation screen appears.

3Click Install.

Using the installation software CD (Macintosh users only)

1Close all open software applications.

2Insert the software CD.

3From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears.

4Double-click the Install icon.

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using the World Wide Web

1Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

2From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads.

3Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen to download the driver and install the printer software.

Understanding the printer software

Using the software that installed with your printer, you can edit photographs, send faxes, maintain your printer, and so much more. The following is an overview of features of Productivity Studio and Solution Center.

To open the Productivity Studio Welcome Screen, use one of these methods:

Method 1

From the desktop, double-click the Productivity

Studio icon.

Method 2

1Click Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 5300 Series.

2Select Productivity Studio.

Setting up the printer

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Lexmark 5300 Series manual Installing the printer software, Understanding the printer software, Using the World Wide Web

5300 Series specifications

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