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Installing the printer software
Notes:
•
The print driver is included in the software installer package.
•
For Macintosh computers with macOS version 10.7 or later,
you do not need to install the driver to print on an AirPrint-
certified printer. If you want custom printing features, then
download the print driver.
1
Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
•
From the software CD that came with your printer.
•
From our website or the place where you purchased the
printer.
2
Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Updating firmware
Updating the firmware using the control
panel
Using the notification center
This method is applicable only in some printer models.
1
From the control panel, navigate to the notification center, and
then select Firmware update available.
2
Select Install now.
The printer reboots automatically after the update.
Using the Settings menu
1
From the control panel, navigate to Settings > Device >
Update Firmware.
2
Depending on your printer model, select Check for updates
or Check for updates now.
3
If a new update is available, then select Install now.
The printer reboots automatically after the update.
Updating the firmware using the Embedded
Web Server
Before you begin, make sure that:
•
You have downloaded the latest printer firmware from
https://support.lexmark.com
and saved it to your flash drive
or computer.
Note: To deploy the printer firmware, extract the .fls firmware
file from the ZIP package.
•
You are not using a special code on your printer to avoid losing
this functionality.
Warning—Potential Damage: Make sure that all printers
receiving firmware updates are turned on during the entire
firmware update process. Turning off a printer during a firmware
update can severely damage it.
If the printer is connected to the network when checking for
updates, then downloading the firmware is not required.
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1
Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in
the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the printer home screen.
The IP address appears as four sets of numbers
separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable
it to load the web page correctly.
2
Click Device.
3
Scroll down, and then click Update Firmware.
4
Depending on your printer model, click Check for updates or
Check for updates now.
If a new update is available, then click I agree, start update.
The printer reboots automatically after the update.
Adding printers to a computer
Before you begin, do one of the following:
•
Connect the printer and the computer to the same network.
For more information on connecting the printer to a network,
"Connecting the printer to a Wi ‑ Fi network" on page
see
7.
•
Connect the computer to the printer. For more information, see
"Connecting a computer to the printer" on page
•
Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For
more information, see
"Attaching cables" on page
Note: The USB cable is sold separately.
For Windows users
1
From a computer, install the print driver.
Note: For more information, see
"Installing the printer
software" on page
6.
2
Open the printers folder, and then click Add a printer or
scanner.
3
Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:
•
Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device.
Click Show Wi ‑ Fi Direct printers, select a printer, and then
•
click Add device.
•
Click The printer that I want isn't listed, and then from the
Add Printer window, do the following:
a
Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or
hostname, and then click Next.
7.
2.
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