Operating System Printer Compatibility Chart
Driver locations for your device or printer
Operating System Printer Compatibility List
Microsoft ® Windows Windows XP and Server 2003 support
What if my printer is not located on the compatibility list?
Driver locations for your device or printer
Multiple printer driver emulations (PCL, PS, XPS...) may be available for your product. If you are uncertain as to which printer driver to use, you may want to visit support.lexmark.com for a full list of available drivers.
Driver location | Description | Important |
in-Operating System (in-OS) This is a driver selected by the operating system. |
The operating system detects your product and installs the print driver automatically. You do not need to download or install the printer driver. Feature: You will have at least basic print capability with USB and network connections. |
* NOTE: If both In-OS and Windows Update drivers are found, the actual driver installation will precede the final Windows Update driver installation. |
Web or Lexmark-supplied Driver |
These drivers can be downloaded from your printer’s product page. Additional driver packages for printing, scanning and faxing will be available.
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Microsoft ® Windows 10: Lexmark-supplied drivers will be available soon. If you need a interim driver, then download the Windows 8.1 driver package. Click here for download instructions. |
Available web drivers include: a. Product-specific Driver (e.g., Lexmark MX810 Series Driver and Software) These are drivers specifically made for a certain printer model which provide full printer functionality along with additional software to help you get the most out of your printer. b. Universal Printer Driver (e.g., PCL XL, PS3, or PCL5e) The Lexmark Universal Print Driver provides users and administrators with a standardized, one-driver solution for their printing needs. Laser printers and select business inkjet models support the use of the Lexmark Universal Print Driver. Click here for more information, including the list of products supported by the Universal Printer Driver. |
Microsoft ® Windows 10 |
Mac ® OS X |
Microsoft ® Windows 8 |
Linux & UNIX |
Microsoft ® Windows 7 |
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Microsoft ® Windows Vista |
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Other Microsoft Operating Systems Driver availability See support.lexmark.com, or select Customer Support and Drivers & Downloads from lexmark.com, and select your product to locate the latest compatible printer driver.
Support for Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Server 2003 Software support containing the latest patches and/or updates for Lexmark software ended April 8, 2014 for Microsoft Windows XP and July 15, 2015 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. This is in-line with Microsoft’s announcement regarding official support end-dates for these operating systems. Lexmark follows Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle Policy in providing software support for Windows operating systems. Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle Policy. |
What if my printer model is not located on the compatibility list?
If… | Then... | Our commitment... |
The Operating System and version are not available... |
Unfortunately, your printer is NOT supported with this particular version of operating system (e.g., Windows, Macintosh, or Linux). You may have to upgrade your printer to one that is compatible with your operating system. |
We attempt to provide support for legacy products based on consumer demand and the continued evolution of technology standards. Support for legacy products is eventually withdrawn as we continue to focus on products with new standards and operating system capabilities. Contact Lexmark Technical Support for further recommendations or possible offers. Click here to visit the Lexmark store to find a compatible printer. Also, you can read about all of the new printing and document workflow solutions that are now available. |