Using the printer software

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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 email 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

 

 

wordprocessing 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 email 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 twosided 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

Launching the Print dialog

Use the Print dialog to adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.

With a document or photo open, choose File > Print.

Launching an application

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

2Doubleclick the application that you want to use.

 

Use the

To

 

Printer Settings

Customize settings for fax jobs.

 

 

Create and edit the Contacts list.

 

 

Configure email connectivity settings.

 

 

Configure the language, country, date, and time.

 

 

 

 

Shortcuts

Speed up usual tasks with your printer.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Lexmark S310 manual Using the Windows printer software, Using the Macintosh printer software, Launching the Print dialog