Installing Lexmark print drivers in macOS

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

Note:  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 xref_downloading-and-installing-print-driver-topic_xref 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.

      Note:  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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