Installing And Updating Software, Drivers, And Firmware - Lexmark MS531 User Manual

Set up, install, and configure
Installing and updating software, drivers, and firmware
Installing the printer software
Notes:
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The print driver is included in the software installer package.
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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.
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From the software CD that came with your printer.
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Go to www.lexmark.com/downloads.
2
Run the installer, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Adding printers to a computer
Before you begin, do one of the following:
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Connect the printer and the computer to the same network. For more information on connecting the printer
to a network, see "Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network" on page
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Connect the computer to the printer. For more information, see
page 48.
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Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For more information, see
page 20.
Note: The USB cable is sold separately.
For Windows users
1
From a computer, install the print driver.
Note: For more information, see
2
Open the printers folder, and then click Add a printer or scanner.
3
Depending on your printer connection, do one of the following:
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Select a printer from the list, and then click Add device.
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Click Show Wi‑Fi Direct printers, select a printer, and then click Add device.
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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.
b
In the "Hostname or IP address" field, type the printer IP address, and then click Next.
Notes:
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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.
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If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
c
Select a print driver, and then click Next.
d
Select Use the print driver that is currently installed (recommended), and then click Next.
e
Type a printer name, and then click Next.
"Installing the printer software" on page
46.
"Connecting a computer to the printer" on
"Attaching cables" on
31.
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