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New Dell Inspiron Laptop W8 not compatible with my printer

  • 27-08-2014 10:18pm
    #1
    maudgone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 388 ✭✭


    Recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 15 (3542) laptop, running Windows 8.1. I tried to install the driver for my Lexmark x5495 printer, but it told me that it wasn't compatible with Windows8. Anyone any solution for this, or will I have to upgrade my printer?


Comments

  • #2
    maik3n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭maik3n


    Could be a long shot but you could try the win7/Vista drivers for it.

    You may not get any of the printers nice bells and whistles but at least it may be able to print. ;)


  • #3
    PropJoe10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,348 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    If you have the driver file downloaded, right click on it, select Properties, Compatibility tab and run the drivers in compatibility mode for Windows 7 or whichever OS you used before. Not guaranteed to work but might well fix the issue for you


  • #4
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    Follow the link for Windows 8 at the top right.

    http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=product&segment=SUPPORT&productCode=LEXMARK_X5495&locale=en&userlocale=EN#1

    I'm on my phone so navigation want very easy, but it should get you what you need.


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