Lexmark PRO5500 manual Using the Windows printer software, Using the Macintosh printer software

Using the printer software 21

Using the Windows printer software

Software installed during printer installation

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. You may have chosen to install some additional programs. The following table provides an overview of various software programs and what they can help you do.

If you did not install these additional programs during initial installation, then reinsert the installation software CD, run the installation software, and then click Advanced Options > Install Additional Software.

Printer software

Use the	To
LexmarkTM Printer Home	• Launch applications or programs.
(referred to as Printer Home)	• Scan or e‑mail a photo or document.
	•	Edit scanned documents.
	• Scan documents to PDF.
	• Adjust settings for the printer.
	•	Order supplies.
	•	Maintain ink cartridges.
	•	Register the printer.
	•	Contact technical support.
	• Access the User's Guide.
Lexmark Phone Book	Manage your fax contacts.
(referred to as Phone Book)
Abbyy Sprint OCR	Scan a document and produce text that you can edit with a
	word‑processing program.
Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility	• Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network.
(referred to as Wireless Setup	• Change the wireless settings of the printer.
Utility)	Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software
	if the printer has wireless capability.
Lexmark Tools for Office	Access your favorite settings in Microsoft Office 2007.
(referred to as Tools for Office)
Printer Setup Utility	Configure the fax and e‑mail settings of your printer.
Status Messenger	Learn more about the printing problems encountered.
Status Monitor Center	• Check the supplies status of your printer.
	•	Order supplies online.
Product Update	Receive automatic notifications of updates to your printer software
	when new updates are available.

Use the	To
Printing Preferences	When you click File > Print > Properties with a document open, a Printing
	Preferences dialog appears. The dialog lets you select options for the
	print job, such as the following:
	• Select the number of copies to print.
	• Print two‑sided copies.
	• Select the paper type.
	•	Add a watermark.
	•	Enhance images.
	•	Save settings.
	Note: Printing Preferences is installed automatically with the printer
	software.

Note: Your printer may not come with some of these programs or some of the functions of these programs, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.

Using the Macintosh printer software

Software installed during printer installation

1From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > select your printer folder

2Double‑click the application that you want to use.

Use the	To
Print dialog	Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.
	Note: With a document or photo open, choose File > Print to access the Print dialog.
Printer Settings	• Customize settings for fax jobs.
	• Create and edit the Contacts list.
	• Configure e‑mail connectivity settings.
Wireless Setup	Set up the printer on a wireless network.
Assistant	Note: This application is automatically installed with the printer software if the
	printer has wireless capability.
Uninstaller	Remove the printer software from your computer.

Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you purchased.