Installing print queue-based driver 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.

Note:  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 :

1. Observe extraction of files to a temporary folder.



2. Accept the License Agreement.



3. Remove the check mark next to "Launch the Add Printer Wizard after extraction completes".



4. Extract to C:\Lexmark\Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS .

   Note:  Make sure to take note of this path.



5. Locate the extraction location via File Explorer > This PC> Local Disk (C:) > Lexmark > Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS > Drivers > Print > GDI and copy this directory path (Ctrl +C).



6. Open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > View devices and printers.



7. Click Print server properties > Drivers tab > Change Driver Settings > Add.



8. Click Next in Add Printer Driver Wizard.



9. Select x86 for 32-bit, and x64 for 64-bit OSes/drivers.



10. Click Have Disk...



11. Press Ctrl + V in dialog for Copy manufacturer's files from: to paste the directory C:\Lexmark\Lexmark_Universal_v2_UD1_PS\Drivers\Print\GDI.



12. Highlight the printer and clicking Next, and then Finish

    Note:  Notice that a new print driver entry appears under Print server properties.



13. Click Close.



14. Select Add a printer.



15. Select Add a printer using aTCP/IP address or hostname, and click Next.



16. Select Device type: TCP/IP Device.



17. Enter the printer Hostname or IP Address, and click Next.



18. Select Lexmark from the Manufacturer list.



19. Locate the print driver under Printers, and click Next.

    Note:  This is the same driver you saw under Print server properties.



20. Select Replace the current driver, and click Next.



21. Type a printer name (optional).



22. Click Next to see Installing printer....



23. Select Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use it.



24. Enter a share name, click Next.



25. Click Finish.

    Note:  A new printer appears under Devices and Printers.