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Features Supported by Lexmark Drivers Bundled with Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) |
Document ID:RE111 |
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Problem
Environment
Image Capture; XXXX Series Center; Snow Leopard; Lexmark Setup Assistant; Wireless Setup Assistant; All-in-One Center; Card-reader over Network Utility; Fax Setup Utility
Solution
Description
Lexmark drivers bundled with Snow Leopard support the following:
- Printing through USB-connection.
- Shared printing through USB connection to Apple Wi-Fi base stations (see RE110 knowledgebase article).
- Scanning through Image Capture (USB connection only).
- Shared scanning for USB connected printers.
- Maintenance functions under Lexmark Printer Utility.
The bundled drivers DO NOT support:
- Custom installation and setup (no Lexmark Setup Assistant or Wireless Setup Assistant).
- Wireless printing.
- Wireless scanning.
- TWAIN-backend scanning (no All-in-One Center).
- Memory device reading over network (no Card-reader over Network utility).
- Fax Setup Utility.
Symptoms
When installing bundled drivers, users may experience the following:
- Cannot create wireless print queue
- Cannot print wirelessly
- Cannot scan wirelessly
More on wireless printing
Released Lexmark drivers do not have full Bonjour support and as such cannot be successfully added wirelessly using components bundled with the OS. The Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant must be run in order to successfully create a print queue that can communicate over wireless networks. Wireless support will be provided in future releases for 10.6. See Resolution for more details.
More on scanning
Lexmark drivers bundled with Mac OS X 10.6 do not come with the usual All-in-One Center (example 7600 Series Center) application that allows the user to scan using TWAIN backend. To scan using the bundled drivers, users can utilize the Image Capture application bundled with Mac OS X 10.6. Users may access this application by going to the Applications folder and launching Image Capture or by going to System Preferences then Print & Fax, selecting the Print Queue and opening it and clicking on the Scanner button on the upper right corner (see image). TWAIN scanning support will be provided in future releases for 10.6.
Resolution
Users will need to install drivers with support for all available features per printer. These drivers will be posted on Lexmark's website under the Printer Drivers & Software section. Please keep checking the OS Compatibility list for updates.
More Information
To view installation instructions for Snow Leopard, check this link.
If you require additional assistance, please contact Lexmark Technical Support. NOTE: When calling for support, you will need your printer/model type and serial number (SN).
Please call from near the computer and printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task on this device.