Updating firmware
To enhance printer performance and fix issues, update the printer firmware regularly.
For more information on updating the firmware, contact your Lexmark representative.
To get the latest firmware, go to
www.lexmark.com/downloads, and then search for your printer model.
1 Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
• View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
2 Click Settings > Device > Update Firmware.
3 Do either of the following:
• Click Check for updates > I agree, start update.
• Upload the flash file.
a Browse to the
flash
file.
Note: Make sure that you have extracted the firmware zip file.
b Click Upload > Start.
Exporting or importing a configuration file
You can export the configuration settings of your printer into a text file, and then import the file to apply the
settings to other printers.
1 Open a web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.
Notes:
• View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
• If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
2 From the Embedded Web Server, click Export Configuration or Import Configuration.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
4 If the printer supports applications, then do the following:
a Click Apps > select the application >
Configure
.
b Click Export or Import.
Set up, install, and configure 38