Getting ready to send a fax using the computer, Installing a postscript driver – Lexmark 436 User Manual
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Getting ready to send a fax using the computer
For Windows users
1
Verify that the PostScript driver is installed.
2
Verify that the fax option is installed in the printer driver.
3
From the Print dialog Fax screen, type the name and number of the fax recipient.
For Mac OS X version 10.2 and 10.3 users
1
With a document open, choose File > Print.
2
From the print options pop-up menu, choose Job Routing.
3
Select Fax, and then enter the recipient name, number, and other information as needed.
4
Click Print.
For Mac OS X version 10.4 or later users
1
With a document open, choose File > Print.
2
From the PDF pop-up menu, choose Fax PDF.
3
Type the fax number in the To field, and enter other information as needed.
4
Click Fax.
If you receive an error, "No fax modems were found", follow these directions to add your printer as a fax:
a
From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Add Printer.
b
Select the printer from the dialog that appears.
c
From the Print Using pop-up menu, choose Select a driver to use.
d
From the list, choose your printer fax model, and then click Add.
Installing a PostScript driver
A PostScript printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer. A PostScript driver is needed
to send a fax from a computer. This driver may be installed during the initial printer setup. If you need to install the
software after setup, follow these instructions:
For Windows users
1
Close all open software programs.
2
Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
Note: If you cannot locate the Software and Documentation CD, you can download the driver from the Lexmark
Web site at www.lexmark.com. See “Using the World Wide Web” on page 95.
3
From the main installation dialog, click Install Printer and Software.
4
Click Agree to accept the licensing agreement.
5
From the Drivers and Utilities dialog, select Custom, and then click Next.
6
Choose Select Components, and then click Next.
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