Network Installation of the X560 MFP via Microsoft Windows XP Add Printer Wizard: Direct Standard TCP/IP Port Example

Document ID:HO3338
 
10/21/12 Properties  

Environment

How to install using Add Printer Wizard; How to set up with .inf (information) file; Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows Server 2003; Microsoft Windows XP; Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Solution

Overview


The install procedure described below uses the installation CD provided with your X560MFP; however, this procedure will work with any printer driver downloaded from Lexmark.com. 


Before You Begin


It is important to verify the following:
  • The printer is communicating on the network.
  • A previous Standard TCP/IP port does not exist. If there is such a port, delete it before you begin the procedure.
    Click here if unsure how to delete the port or if you are having a problem deleting the port.  
  • You are installing an individual print queue at a workstation or PC.  


Procedure:  Windows XP Network Installation via Add Printer

Step Action
  1
Insert the installation CD into the DVD/CD-ROM drive, or download the appropriate driver file package from Lexmark.com. 
  2
Open the Printer and Faxes window.   To do this:

  • -Windows XP classic mode:  Click Start > Settings > Control Panel or Printers or Faxes.

  • -Windows XP XP mode:  Click Start > Printers & Faxes.

  • -Windows Vista: Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.
  3 Click on Add a Printer.
  4  
Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard appears. Click Next. 
  5 Click Add a Local Printer or select Local printer attached to the computer, and then click Next. 
  6 Click on Create a New Port.
  7  Next to Type of Port, click the down arrow and select Standard TCP/IP port from the multiple port types displayed in the drop-down menu.  

  8 
Click Next to initiate the Add Standard TCP/IP Printing Port Wizard. 

  9 		 Again, click Next. 

  10 
Add Port now appears.  Enter the MFP or printer IP address or the host name of the printer. 
Required dialog entry fields: 

  • - Printer Name or IP adddress - e.g. 10.10.10.10

  • - Port Name - e.g. IP_10.10.10.10 
    NOTE:  The port name can be changed at the end user's discretion.  

  11		 Click Next. 

  12 
 Completing the Add   Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard
Click Finish. 
The port characteristics will look something like this:

  • -SNMP:  Yes

  • -Protocol:  Raw, Port 9100

  • -Device:  (IP address or host name)

  • -Port Name:  IP_ (IP address or host name)

  • -Adapter Name:  Lexmark Network Printer

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  13
Interim Port Selection Screen
Select a Printer Port will appear, but available ports will not be selectable since you have just created the port intended for use with this instance of driver installation. 
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  14 
 Install Printer Software
Highlight the appropriate Lexmark, Lexmark PCL, or Lexmark PS under Manufacturer and the affiliated printer model under Printers. Click Next.
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  15 (optional or necessary)
  Install Printer Software  (Web download or installation CD)
If the driver is not listed, click Have Disk... and Browse to the appropriate .inf for the driver.
NOTE:  You may see the correct driver path by clicking on the down arrow next to Copy manufacturers file from, but this is not guaranteed. 
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   16 
After clicking on Have Disk... and Browse,  follow the these instructions to navigate to the appropriate .inf file on the driver CD:  

  1. Next to Look In:, see if the driver language directory and .inf file has already populated the File name:.

  2. If so, click on drivername.inf to highlight it, and click Open. Otherwise, click on the down-arrow button to the right of the Look In: dialog box.

  3. From the drop-down menu, select the Driver folder which should contain the .inf (information) file. NOTE:  This can be a downloaded driver so be aware of the directory location of the driver files.

  4. Double-click on Drivers.

  5. Double-click on the PCL or PostScript package, if necessary.

  6. Double-click on the 32 bit or 64 bit driver, if necessary.

  7. Double-click on language, if necessary.

  8. Click on .inf so that it is highlighted and populates the File name: field.

  9. Click Open.  

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Cick here for a list of X560 MFP .inf files. NOTE: INF files vary by printer model.
  17 After clicking on Open, the Install from Disk screen will now appear with the driver file path populating the Copy manufacturers files from dialog box.  Click OK. 
  18 Click on the MFP or printer to select the model, and then click Next.
  19
Select Keep existing driver (recommended), and then click Next. 
Option:  Replace existing driver.
  20 
Name Your Printer and Set As Default
 A printer name will automatically populate the dialog box.  Change the name if necessary and indicate whether you want this printer to be your default (go-to) printer.  Click Next.  
  21 
Printer Sharing		 Select Yes or No for printer sharing; if Yes, enter a share name. Click Next.
  22 
Test Page		 Select Yes or No to the prompt to Print a Test Page, and then click Next.
  23 
Completing Add Printer Wizard		 Click Finish.


Still Need Help? 


If you need additional assistance, please contact Lexmark Technical Support.  NOTE:  When calling for support, you will need your printer model/machine type and serial number.
Please call from near the computer and printer in case the technician asks you to perform a task involving one of these devices.  


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