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Adding printers to a computer

Follow these steps on how to add a printer to your Windows or Macintosh computer.
Before you begin, do one of the following:
  • Connect the printer and the computer to the same network, either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For more information on connecting the printer to a Wi-Fi network, see Connecting the printer to a Wi‑Fi network.
  • Enable the
    Wi-Fi Direct
     setting. From the control panel, navigate to
    Settings
    Network/Ports
    Wi-Fi Direct
    Enable Wi-Fi Direct
    .
  • Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable. For more information on the location of the printer USB port, see Attaching cables.
For Windows users
  1. Install the print driver on the computer. For more information, see Installing the printer software.
  2. Open
    Printers & scanners
    .
  3. Click
    Add device
    , and then select the printer that you want to add.
    If the printer that you want to add does not appear on the list, then do either of the following:
    • For Wi-Fi Direct enabled printers, click
      Show Wi‑Fi Direct printers
      , select a printer, click
      Add device
      , and then follow the on-screen instructions.
    • For Ethernet-connected printers, click
      Add a new device manually
      , and then from the
      Add Printer
       window, do the following:
      1. Select
        Add a printer using an IP address or hostname
        , and then click
        Next
        .
      2. In the
        Device type
         field, select
        TCP/IP Device
        .
      3. In the
        Hostname or IP address
         field, type the printer IP address, and then click
        Next
        .
        • You can find the IP address at the top of the printer display.
        • Make sure that the printer and computer are connected to the same network.
      4. Select a print driver, and then click
        Next
        .
      5. Select
        Use the driver that is currently installed (recommended)
        , and then click
        Next
        .
      6. Type a printer name, and then click
        Next
        .
      7. Click
        Finish
        .
For Macintosh users
  1. Open
    Printers & Scanners
    .
  2. Click
    Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax
    , and then select a printer.
    • If you want custom printing features, then install the Lexmark print driver. For more information, see Installing the printer software.
    • If the Lexmark print driver is already installed, then do the following:
      1. In the
        Use
         menu, choose
        Select Software
        , and then choose the Lexmark print driver.
      2. Click
        OK
        .
  3. Click
    Add
    .
    Depending on your printer model, a dialog may appear asking you to add a Fax printer.

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