Lexmark printer not compatible windows vista

Works great for my desk top with Windows XP. But with the new laptop with Vista home it does not recognize my printer. In research I find this modle was discontinued in Is thern a compatible driver out there I can use?

All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies C3PO5 5 Tungsten. If it is that old it is not going to work with Vista:smileysurprised: and Lexmark would be were you would get drivers for it but i would bet you will not find one at all. Hate the idea of buying a new printer when this one working so well. Hi i know what you mean by not wanting to buy a new printer but you said. There were a lot of interface problems with the old Lexmark "X" series all in one units.

Consider yourself lucky if it's worked OK for you in the past. But as noted many people, when upgrading, have had to give up the "old reliable" for a new compatible unit. Even HP refuses to release Vista Drivers for certain of their older products. Here are the XP drivers, patches and utilities. This is what I can definitively tell you. I know this because I sent an email to Lexmark and asked them.

I wasn't happy about it but I guess it was my fault for not checking into things like this before getting a newer system. I have since bought a new Epson and it works great! Why won't it work in XP Compatability Mode?

That is what is for, when you have software issues with programs running under Vista. You could also try the X75 drivers Driver locations for your device or printer. If you are uncertain as to which printer driver to use, you may want to visit support. This is a driver selected by the operating system. The operating system detects your product and installs the print driver automatically.

You do not need to download or install the printer driver. Feature : You will have at least basic print capability with USB and network connections. Additional driver packages for printing, scanning and faxing will be available. If you need a interim driver, then download the Windows 8. Click here for download instructions.

Product-specific Driver e. These are drivers specifically made for a certain printer model which provide full printer functionality along with additional software to help you get the most out of your printer. The Lexmark Universal Print Driver provides users and administrators with a standardized, one-driver solution for their printing needs. Laser printers and select business inkjet models support the use of the Lexmark Universal Print Driver. Click here for more information, including the list of products supported by the Universal Printer Driver.

OS compatibility list. See support. Lexmark follows Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle Policy in providing software support for Windows operating systems.