Installing a Lexmark Z715 Printer to an XP Computer

By Ryan Bauer

Overview

The Lexmark Z715 printer is a popular choice across the globe for people seeking an inexpensive printer. It is an ideal choice for someone looking for a no-frills printing system and who doesn't want to pay for additional features such as a scanner or copier. Installation can be done by a user of any skill level. Start-to-finish, the process will take from 5 to 10 minutes. Depending on your computer's configuration, the installer may prompt you to restart Windows at the end of the process.

The Lexmark Z715 printer

Step 1

Connect the printer to the computer physically, by plugging one end of the supplied USB cable into the back of the printer, and the other end into one of the USB ports on the back of your computer. The plug on each end of the cable will be different, so if it doesn't fit, plug in the other end of the cable. If you do not have one of these USB cables, purchase one at any major electronics store.
Step 2

Insert the installation CD that came with the printer into the computer's disk drive. Windows XP's autorun feature will prompt you with the installation wizard. Do not turn the printer on yet, as the installer will let you know when to do so. Follow the on-screen instructions, pressing "Next" when necessary. If you do not have the installation disk for your Z715 printer, download the drivers through Lexmark's website (see Resources).

Step 3

Test your printer by printing out a test page. This can be anything from a few words of text to a full color photograph. It is helpful for your test page to contain several colors, to ensure the color print cartridge is working properly. If there are any problems with the printer's performance, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of the printer's user's manual.

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