Installing print queue-based driver in Windows 10
Video: Print Queue-Based Driver Installation in Windows 10
Issue description
This video is provided for demonstration purposes
only
. It is intended to familiarize users with the installation of a print queue-based Universal Print Driver (UPD)
PS using the driver and software CD.Windows 10 drivers may
not
be immediately available. In the meantime, you may use Windows 8
or 8.1
driver packages for Windows 10 supported printers.Solution
The following sequence of procedures to be performed are summarized below :
- Observe extraction of files to a temporary folder.
- Accept the License Agreement.
- Remove the check mark next to "Launch the Add Printer Wizard after extraction completes".
- Extract toC:\Lexmark\Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS.Make sure to take note of this path.
- Locate the extraction location viaFile Explorer>This PC>Local Disk (C:)>Lexmark>Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS>Drivers>Print>GDIand copy this directory path(Ctrl +C).
- OpenControl Panel>Hardware and Sound>View devices and printers.
- ClickPrint server properties>Drivers tab>Change Driver Settings>Add.
- ClickNextinAdd Printer Driver Wizard.
- Selectx86for32-bit, andx64for64-bitOSes/drivers.
- ClickHave Disk...
- PressCtrl + Vin dialog forCopy manufacturer's files from:to paste the directoryC:\Lexmark\Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS\Drivers\Print\GDI.
- Highlight the printer and clickingNext, and thenFinishNotice that a new print driver entry appears underPrint server properties.
- ClickClose.
- SelectAdd a printer.
- SelectAdd a printer using aTCP/IP address or hostname, and clickNext.
- SelectDevice type: TCP/IP Device.
- Enter the printerHostnameorIP Address, and clickNext.
- SelectLexmarkfrom theManufacturer list.
- Locate the print driver underPrinters, and clickNext.This is the same driver you saw underPrint server properties.
- SelectReplace the current driver, and clickNext.
- Type a printer name (optional).
- ClickNextto seeInstalling printer....
- SelectShare this printer so that others on your network can find and use it.
- Enter a share name, clickNext.
- ClickFinish.A new printer appears underDevices and Printers.
LEGACY ID:
HO3976