Lexmark 301, S500 Updating the printer software Windows only, Reinstalling the printer software

Updating the printer software (Windows only)

Checking for software updates

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select Printer Home.

4Choose your printer from the printer drop-down list.

5From the Support tab, select Check for updates.

6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Enabling automatic software updates

1With a document open, click File  Print.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3From the Advanced tab, click More Options.

4In the Software Updates section, select Allow automatic updates from the web for my software.

5Click OK.

Reinstalling the printer software

When you set up the printer using the installation software CD, all the necessary software was installed. If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the Printers folder or as a printer option when you send a print job, then try removing and reinstalling the printer software.

Uninstalling the printer software

For Windows users

1Click or Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Select the uninstall option.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the software.

5Once the uninstall process in complete, restart your computer.

For Macintosh users

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

2Double-click the Uninstaller icon.

3Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the software.

Using the printer software

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