2
Install the printer driver.
a
Obtain a copy of the software installer package.
•
From the
Software
CD that came with your printer
•
From our Web site:
Go to
http://support.lexmark.com
, and then navigate to:
SUPPORT & DOWNLOAD
> select your printer > select your operating system
b
Double
‑
click the software installer package.
Wait for the installation dialog to appear.
If you are using the
Software
CD and the installation dialog does not appear, then do the following:
In Windows 8
From the Search charm type
run
, and then navigate to:
Apps list >
Run
> type
D:\setup.exe
>
OK
In Windows 7 or earlier
1
Click
or click
Start
, and then click
Run
.
2
In the Start Search or Run dialog, type
D:\setup.exe
.
3
Press
Enter
or click
OK
.
Note:
D
is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
c
Click
Install
.
d
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
e
Select
Advanced
, and then click
Continue
.
f
From the Configure Printer Connection dialog, select a port.
g
If the port is not in the list, then click
Refresh
or navigate to:
Add port
> select a port type > enter the necessary information >
OK
h
Click
Continue
>
Finish
.
3
Set the COM port parameters.
After installing the printer driver, set the serial parameters in the COM port assigned to the printer driver.
Note:
Make sure the serial parameters in the COM port match the serial parameters you set in the printer.
a
Open Device Manager.
In Windows 8
From the Search charm type
run
, and then navigate to:
Apps list >
Run
> type
devmgmt.msc
>
OK
In Windows 7 or earlier
1
Click
or click
Start
, and then click
Run
.
2
In the Start Search or Run dialog, type
devmgmt.msc
.
3
Press
Enter
or click
OK
.
b
Double
‑
click
Ports (COM & LPT)
to expand the list of available ports.
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