Using the Macintosh printer software

Software installed during printer installation

Software resident in the Macintosh OS

Use the

Print dialog

Printer Services dialog (not available in Mac OS X v10.5 or later)

To

Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.

Access the printer utility.

Troubleshoot.

Order ink or supplies.

Contact Lexmark.

Check the printer software version installed on thecomputer.

Printer software

Applications are installed along with the printer software during installation. These applications are saved in the printer folder that appears on the Finder desktop after installation.

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.

2Double-click the icon of the application that you want to use.

Use the

Lexmark All-In-One Center (referred to as All-In-One Center)

Lexmark Fax Setup Utility (referred to as Fax Setup Utility)

Lexmark Network Card Reader (referred to as Network Card Reader)

Lexmark Printer Utility (referred to as Printer Utility)

Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant (referred to as Wireless Setup Assistant)

To

Scan photos and documents.

Customize settings for scan jobs.

Customize settings for fax jobs.

Create and edit the Speed Dial list.

View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer.

Transfer photos and PDF documents from a memory device to the computer over a network.

Get help with cartridge installation.

Print a test page.

Print an alignment page.

Clean the printhead nozzles.

Order ink or supplies.

Register the printer.

Contact technical support.

Set up the printer on a wireless network.

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

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Lexmark S400 manual Using the Macintosh printer software, Software resident in the Macintosh OS

S400 specifications

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