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.

Faxing

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