Installing Lexmark print drivers in macOS
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Installing Lexmark print drivers in macOS

Installing your printer on a macOS ‑ Check out the following steps to get started.

Issue description

This article details the step-by-step procedures for how to install your
local
(
USB
) or
network
connected Lexmark printer on your Mac Operating System.
Installation instructions can vary depending on the following Lexmark print driver or software sources:
  • Installation CD for OS X
    10.5
     –
    10.7
  • Lexmark Web-downloaded driver installation for OS X
    10.4
     or
    later
Make sure that you select your installation path below based on printer compatibility and driver type. Click here to determine your printer's operating system compatibility. Mac OS 10.6.x and below users see
Print & Fax
, Mac OS X 10.7 and Mac OS X 10.8 users see
Print & Scan
, and Mac OS X 10.9 and later users see
Printers and Scanners
 in the instructions below.

Solution

Installation CD
These steps apply to
Mac OS X 10.5 – X 10.7
 only.
  1. Insert the installation disc into your Mac.
  2. Double-click the
    <Series>Installer
     icon to start the installation.
  3. Follow the instructions that you see on your computer screen.
  4. The installation process ends with the
    Printer Setup
    screen of the
    Lexmark Setup Assistant
    .
Lexmark Web Package Driver Installation
These steps apply to
Mac OS X 10.4
 or
later
 for any web driver downloaded from the Lexmark website. For more information, click here.
Using Local (USB) connection
  1. Remove any previously installed drivers by locating and running the Uninstaller application.
    Uninstaller location: From
    Finder
    , navigate to
    Mac HD
    >
    Application
    >
    Lexmark
    and double-click on
    Uninstaller
    .
  2. If you have not already downloaded the latest driver, go back to the Lexmark website, select your printer and OS version to obtain the correct driver. Refer to Downloading and installing the print driver to view the steps on how to download the latest driver.
  3. Double-click the
    Install
     icon and follow the instructions on your computer screen.
  4. The installation process ends with the
    Printer Setup
     screen of the
    Lexmark Setup Assistant
    .
Using Network (Ethernet) or Wireless Connection
Make sure that the printer is turned
ON
 and
Ready
 and make sure that your computer is communicating on the network. If your printer is already communicating wirelessly or with an established Ethernet connection, proceed to
Step 3
.
  1. Choose a method to join your wireless network.
    • For the
      default installation
       method, double-click on the
      Install
      icon and follow the instructions on your computer screen for the network connection type being used.
    • For the
      Wi-Fi Protected Setup
      , activate WPS push-button method from the printer by:
      1. Press
        (Setup)
        > Network Setup > Wireless Networking > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > PBC
      2. Quickly go to the wireless router to press its WPS button and wait for configuration to complete.
      3. Repeat if necessary.
    • For the
      Ethernet-to-Wireless Setup
      , obtain the printer IP address and navigate to
      Settings
      >
      Network/Ports
      >
      Wireless
      to configure your security settings.
  2. If your printer is not Bonjour-enabled, you must obtain the printer IP address; e.g., 192.168.0.125.
  3. Add the print queue.
    1. From the
      Apple
       menus, navigate to either of the following:
      System Preferences
      >
      Print & Scan
       or
      System Preferences
      >
      Print &
      Fax
      .
    2. Click the [+] sign and then the
      Default
      Tab.
    3. On the
      Default
       tab, select (highlight) the printer from the list of discovered printers.
      Option:
       For printers that do not support Bonjour, select
      IP
      tab, select
      Internet Protocol (IPP)
      or
      HP JetDirect Socket
      under the
      Protocol tab
      , and then enter the printer IP Address.
    4. The system automatically searches for the applicable driver.
      If the print driver is not found, select it manually from the
      Print Using
      drop-down list. Click
      Others
      and search for your printer model's corresponding PPD file.
    5. Click
      Add
      .
  4. Verify the successful connection by going to
    System Preferences
     >
    Print and Scan
     or
    System Preferences
     >
    Print and Fax
    .
    If you must re-run this application:
    • Navigate to the
      Lexmark <Model> Series
       installation folder.
    • Directory path:
      <HD Volume
      >
      /Library/Printers/Lexmark/2### folder; i.e., 2009
Installing drivers bundled through Apple Software Update
These steps apply to
Mac OS X 10.6
or later. For more information, click here.
Using Local (USB) connection
  1. Turn on the printer.
  2. Attach the printer to your computer using the USB Cable.
  3. If no previously installed printer is detected, a dialog displays saying, "
    Would you like to download and install software for <Lexmark Model >
    ?
    ". Click
    Install
    .
  4. Verify the successful connection by going to
    System Preferences
     >
    Print and Scan
     or
    System Preferences
     >
    Print and Fax
    .
LEGACY ID:
HO3732

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