Overview

Plug and Play requirements

A network connection with no more than 30 devices.
The network cannot be part of the domain.
The Lexmark device cannot be connected to a virtual private network (VPN).
Administrator privileges or rights are required.

Determining the installation method

Automatic Driver Installation in Windows 10:

Verify if the Windows 10 printer driver is supported.
If installing a network printer, make sure that your printer is already
communicating
on the network.
Obtain the
printer's IP address
or
hostname
. This information is easily obtained by printing a
network settings page
.
Windows Update
requires an active Internet connection, so:
Make sure your
Firewall
software allows for
exceptions
or
exclusions
for the Windows Update service.
Make sure the
Windows Update
service
is
running
; e.g., type
services.msc
.

Automatic Installation using Windows 10 Plug n Play:

Verify your USB connection and network connectivity, and then wait while Windows 10 detects your printer hardware.
If the USB is connected, then the successful detection and installation of the drivers will result in a
Your devices are ready to use
notification message and the printer will automatically appear in
Devices and Printers
.
If the network is connected, then no notification message is displayed, but the printer will automatically appear in
Devices and Printers
.

Add Printer: Manual Install – Run Windows Update:

Access
Devices and Printers
. To do so, perform either of the following:
Right-click on the Start menu to display the Advanced User shortcuts, select
Control Panel
, and then go to
Hardware and Sound
>
Devices and Printers
.
Alternatively, you may type “
devices and printers
” in the search field on the taskbar and select
Devices and Printers
from the search results.
Click
Add a Printer
.
When the system starts searching for available printers, click
The printer that I want isn't listed
.
Select
Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings
, and then click
Next
.
Check the table below:
If connected...	Then select...	And...
USB	Use an existing port .	Click Next and wait for the port to be located and then proceed to Step 10 Refer to Steps 2‑ 5.
Ethernet or Wireless	Create a new port .	Proceed to Step 6 .
From the
Type of Port
list, select
Standard TCP/IP port
.
Click
Next
.
Enter the appropriate information in the following required dialog entry fields:
Hostname or IP address:
– e.g.,
10.10.10.10
Port Name:
– e.g.,
IP_10.10.10.10
The port name can be changed at the end user's discretion.
If...	Then...
You want to select which driver type is best for your needs...	Clear the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box.
You want Windows to select a driver for you...	Select the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box.

Click
Next
. Windows will query the printer to confirm successful communication.
Click on
Windows Update.
You will see the message "
Windows is updating the list of printers. This might take a few minutes.
"
This procedure may take up to an hour to complete.
Once complete, select
Lexmark
from the
Manufacturers
list and select your
Printer driver
from the
Printers
list.
Possible driver types that may become available:
PS3
XL
XPS
Class (V4)
HBP (Host Based)
MS
Click
Next
.
If...	Then...
Updating an existing driver...	See next step.
Adding a new driver...	See Step 14 .
Which version of the driver do you want to use?
is displayed if you are updating or replacing an existing driver (type).
Although Add Printer suggests the following...	Instead, you should actually select...	This ensures...
Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)	REPLACE THE CURRENT DRIVER, and then select NEXT .	Full replacement and update of driver files.
Type a printer name
is displayed. Change the printer name if preferred.
When you replace the current driver, you will see a (
Copy1, 2, 3
...) after the printer name.
Click
Next
.
Select
Set as the default printer
, and then click
Print a test page
, or skip both options and simply click
Finish
to finalize your printer driver update or installation.