Lexmark C746 Instruction Manual

Connection Guide
Supported operating systems
Using the Software and Documentation CD, you can install the printer software on the following operating systems:
•Windows 7
•Windows Server 2008 R2
•Windows Server 2008
•Windows Vista
•Windows Server 2003
•Windows XP
•Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
•openSUSE Linux
•SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
•Debian GNU/Linux
•Ubuntu Linux
•Linpus Linux Desktop
•Red Flag Linux Desktop
•Fedora
•Linux Mint
•PCLinuxOS
Notes:
•For Windows operating systems, the printer drivers and utilities are supported in both 32‑and 64‑bit versions.
•For drivers and utilities that are compatible with Mac OS X version 10.4, visit Lexmark Web site at
http://support.lexmark.com.
•For specific supported Linux operating system versions, visit Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com.
•For more information on software compatibility with all other operating systems, contact customer support.
Installing the printer using the Software and Documentation CD
1Close all open applications.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
If the installation dialog screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
aClick or click Start, and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where Dis the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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Installing the printer locally (Windows)
Note: If the Software and Documentation CD does not support the operating system, then use the Add Printer Wizard.
Updates for the printer software may be available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
What is local printing?
Local printing is printing to a locally attached printer (a printer that is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable).
When setting up this type of printer, you should install the printer software before connecting the USB cable. For more
information, see the setup documentation that came with the printer.
The Software and Documentation CD can be used to install the necessary printer software on most Windows operating systems.
Installing the printer using the Add Printer Wizard (Windows)
Note: For the list of supported Windows operating systems, see “Supported operating systems” on page 1.
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
3Close the installation software.
4Add the printer:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run field, type control printers.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
dFrom the Printer Tasks area, click Add a printer.
5When prompted, select to install a local printer, and then click Have Disk.
6Specify the location of the printer software.
Note: The path should be similar to D:\Drivers\Print\GDI\, where Dis the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
7Click OK.
Installing the printers on a network (Windows)
What is network printing?
In Windows environments, network printers can be configured for direct printing or shared printing. Both network printing
methods require the installation of printer software and the creation of a network port.
Printing method Example
IP printing
•Printer is connected directly to the network using a network cable, such as an Ethernet cable.
•Printer software is typically installed on each network computer.
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Printing method Example
Shared printing
•Printer is connected to one of the computers on the network using a local cable, such as a
USB or parallel cable.
•Printer software is installed on the computer attached to the printer.
•During software installation, the printer is set up to be “shared” so that other network
computers can print to it.
Installing the printer on a wired network
Before installing the printer on a wired network, make sure the initial setup of the printer is complete, and the printer is connected
to an active Ethernet network by an Ethernet cable.
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
If the installation screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where Dis the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: To configure the printer using a static IP address, IPv6, or scripts, select Advanced Options > Administrator Tools.
4Select Ethernet connection, and then click Continue.
5Attach the appropriate cable to the computer and to the printer when instructed to do so.
6Select the printer from the list, and then click Continue.
Note: If the configured printer does not appear in the list, then click Modify Search.
7Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Sharing the printer on a network
1Close all open applications.
2Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
Wait for the Welcome screen to appear.
If the CD does not launch after a minute, then do the following:
aClick or click Start, and then click Run.
bIn the Start Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where Dis the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
cPress Enter, or click OK.
3Click Install, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen.
4When prompted, select the printer you want to install, and then click Add Printer.
5In the left‑hand pane, under Selected Components, click +next to the printer model you just added.
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6Click Port.
In the right‑hand pane, select the port where the printer is physically connected. LPT1 is selected by default.
7Click +next to Shared, and then select Shared.
8Click Share Name, and then type the name of the shared printer in the Share Name field in the right‑hand pane.
9If appropriate for your network, then select Publish Printer in Active Directory and enter the associated information in the
right‑hand pane.
10 If you want the printer driver to be the default driver, then select Default Driver.
11 If you want to associate a driver profile with the printer, then click Driver Profile, and then select the configuration in the
right‑hand pane.
12 To include any notes or specific location information for the printer, click Comments > Location.
13 Select any other components you want to install, and then click Finish.
14 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Installing the printer locally (Macintosh)
Before installing the printer locally (Macintosh)
The printer can be connected to a local network using a USB cable. When setting up the printer this way, install the printer
software first before connecting the USB cable. For more information, see the documentation that came with the printer.
The Software and Documentation CD can be used to install the necessary printer software.
Note: You can also download the printer driver from our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Creating a queue in the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center (Macintosh)
For local printing from a Macintosh computer, you will need to create a print queue:
1Install a printer driver file on the computer.
aInsert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double‑click the installer package for the printer.
bFollow the instructions on the computer screen.
cSelect a destination, and then click Continue.
dFrom the Easy Install screen, click Install.
eType the user password, and then click OK.
All necessary software is installed on the computer.
fClick Close when installation is complete.
2From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
3Double‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
4Verify that the print queue was created:
•If the USB‑attached printer appears in the Printer list, then quit the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
•If the USB‑attached printer does not appear in the Printer list, then make sure the USB cable is properly connected and
the printer is turned on. After the printer appears in the Printer list, quit the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
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Installing the printer on a wired network (Macintosh)
1Install the driver file on the computer:
aInsert the Software and Documentation CD, and then double‑click the installer package for the printer.
bFollow the instructions on the computer screen.
cSelect a destination, and then click Continue.
dFrom the Standard Install screen, click Install.
eType the user password, and then click OK.
All the necessary software is installed on the computer.
fClick Close when installation is complete.
2Add the printer:
•For IP printing:
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
bClick +, and then click the IP tab.
cType the IP address of your printer in the Address field, and then click Add.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
aFrom the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
bDouble‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
cFrom the Printer List, click Add, and then click IP Printer.
dType the IP address of your printer in the Address field, and then click Add.
•For AppleTalk printing:
Note: Make sure AppleTalk is activated on your printer.
In Mac OS X version 10.5
aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences > Print & Fax
bClick +, and then navigate to:
AppleTalk > select the printer from the list > Add
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
aFrom the Finder, navigate to:
Applications > Utilities
bDouble‑click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center.
cFrom the Printer List, click Add.
dClick Default Browser tab > More Printers.
eFrom the first pop‑up menu, select AppleTalk.
fFrom the second pop‑up menu, select Local AppleTalk Zone.
gSelect the printer from the list, and then click Add.
Note: If the printer does not show up in the list, you may need to add it using the IP address. For more information,
contact your system support person.
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