Connect Lexmark Optra E310 printer to iMAC

I have recently purchased aniMAC running OS Lion and cannot connect my Lexmark Optra E310 printer. I am using a parralel port/usb connector but no message shows on the screen - I expected to see an installation wizard of some sort. Can anyone help please?

Your post is a little confusing, there isn't any such thing as a wireless cable modem. Are you sure you aren't talking about a wi-fi router?
Also have you read the instructions for connecting it?
Roger

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HT3669 Lexmark Optra E310 not available?

I tried to install a printer connected via AirPort, the printed is easily found and offered to "Download & Install", however, it failed with following dialog,
Setting up ‘Lexmark International Lexmark Optra E310…’
Can't install the software for the Lexmark International Lexmark Optra E310 because it is not currently available from the Software Update server.
Where can I find the driver?
Cheers,
Henry

For OS X 10.8 or later:
OS X Mountain Lion: Reset the printing system
For earlier versions of OS X:
Mac OS X: How to reset the printing system

Lexmark Optra T610: "Printer Not Responding"

Right. Where to start. Just got a new PB G4 17". Used to have a titanium G4 15" running 10.1 through 10.3. Now running 10.4.3 on this new 'book. I have a Lexmark Optra T610 with the USB option, which used to function just fine on the old computer but which is now making me want to toss gasoline and a lighted match on it. Basically, all the necessary software has been installed and the correct (ie, working) cable has been connected. The Printer Setup Utility sees and recognizes the printer, and I can select it in all the print dialogs, as well as change various settings such as resolution. However, when I press Print and the computer does its thing and sends the file to the printer, I get an error message saying "Printer Not Responding". This is driving me nuts and I can't find any word of this anywhere (mind you, I haven't come to the "end" of the internet yet, so maybe the answer is actually out there somewhere). And yes, I have tried doing strange things, such as deleting PPDs and preferences and so forth. I've also gone through all the menus on the printer until it's obvious I'm going in circles. It's like the printer has turned into a feline that simply ignores its master. GRRRR!!!! Thanks for any help you can provide. --Pete

I have had exactly the same problem from my iBook. Until I upgraded to Tiger all I had to do was plug in the USB cable and print. Now I get the "Printer Not Responding" message. I install the latest print driver for OS 10.4 from Lexmark and the computer lists the printer in the print dialog box.
I spoke with Apple tech support and he suggested resetting the printing system after reviewing what else I had done. Noting had worked and neither did this. The only other thing he could suggest was to contact Lexmark, if that didn't work he said we would have to try an archive and reinstall.
I really hope someone has a more constructive suggestion.
Thanks,
Edward
G4 PowerMac 350Mhz & G4 iBook 14 1.33GHz Mac OS X (10.4.2)

Issue with running Lexmark Prestige Pro805 printer with iMac running 10.3.9

Thought I'd share this with you in case anyone else runs into this problem.
Recently bought a Lexmark Prestige Pro 805 printer to service a home network. Had no issues with the printer using 10.6 on MacBook Pro, 10.5 on Intel iMac and also running on Laptop with Windows XP all running off same network via USB connection into a Time Machine.
However when tried running this off an iMac PPC using 10.3.9 although I could print after initial install subsequent prints after logging off and on hit the problem of "Unable to read CUPS raster data".
Lexmark driver updates and firmware updates failed to fix issue and contacted Lexmark who advised me to do a complete uninstall and re-install but to same effect. They then determined this was a CUPS issue and I should contact Apple. Looked on this forum and found a message posted in Nov 2005 which suggested doing a disk repair off the original install disk in order to repair corrupted CUPS directories (simple to say after 6 years - where exactly did I put those disks?).
Anyway did this and indeed both permissions and disks needed repair and it fixed the issue.
As it took me a while to get to the answer hopefully by posting this if anyone else comes across this issue they can save some time!

Thanks for posting your solution. May help another Mac user in the future.
 Cheers, Tom

Last os upgrade creates printing error on Lexmark Optra E 312L

Dear Common Wisdom:
Every since I installed the 10.5.4 upgrade I can't print to my USB-connected Lexmark Optra E312L.
The following message is always printed out:
ERROR: undefined
OFFENDING COMMAND: csq
STACK:
Any ideas?

Here's what Lexmark techsupport responded to my inquiry:
Thank you for contacting Lexmark email support. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
In reply to your email, this printer is not supported on MAC 10.5 (Leopard) machine. I am not sure what driver have
you installed to print from this printer. This is why you are getting only this error message instead of printing the
document. If you open the compatibility list, you can find that Optra E312 L is not compatible with MAC Leopard.
I guess that's it? My printer died with 10.5.
No chance to revive it?

Lexmark Optra S 1255 and mac 10.6.8--not working? I have a 1284 cable, installed drivers, but it just swirls and states "printer offline"? Anybody? I really like this old laser printer. thanks for looking

1. Hello
2. Problem with old laser printer and compatibility.
3. My computer is a iMac
4. running 10.6.8
5. printer: Lexmark Optra S 1255
6. bought a IEEE 1284 printer cable
7. installed drivers
8. When I add the printer, it just swirls and state"printer offline"
9. Any advise would be greatly appreciated?

Explain #8.
Did you restart after adding the drivers?
If you open the System Profiler, under Firewire or Printers what do yo see?
(Apple Menu/About this Mac/More Info/Firewire or Printer)
If it sees them then you know it's a configuration problem.

My iMac is connected to a Brother printer. I have Snow Leopard 10.7.3 As of yesterday, when I try to print a PDF it prints as a blank black page. Does anyone know how to correct this so that the PDF will print as I see it on screen?

My iMac is connected to a Brother printer. I have Snow Leopard 10.7.3 As of yesterday, when I try to print a PDF it prints as a blank black page. Does anyone know how to correct this so that the PDF will print as I see it on screen?

If you are running Mac OS X 10.7.3 then you have Lion installed, not Snow Leopard. It's probably not important to this discussion, but something you should be aware of.
What application are you printing the PDF files from? Have you tried opening the PDF file using the Preview application that can be found in the Applications folder? Does the issue still occur? Have you tried other PDF files from a different source?
Another poster in the following discussion thread reported that this method resolved their black blank PDF issue when viewing (and presumably printing) PDF files from Safari.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3890509?start=0&tstart=0
This solved my question by mcbuffy on Apr 20, 2012 11:29 AM
There's a solution if you want to see the PDF inside Safari's window :
Go to the folder : Your Hard Drive / Library / Internet Plug-ins.
If you see a file with PDF in its name drag it to the trash.
Quit and restart Safari to test with a PDF.
If it works you can empty the trash.

I recently replaced my dead airport router with a netgear91-5g router and synced it successfully to my Lexmark Pro 915 printer and my computer and yet when I try to print wirelessly I get the message: "printer not connected; printer offline".

I recently replaced my dead airport router with a Netgear91-5g router and synced it successfully to my Lexmark Pro 915 printer and my computer; yet when I try to print wirelessly I get the message: "printer not connected; printer offline". Lexmark support verified that my printer was connected to the new router and the problem was with the computer's printer configuration and they could reconfigure it online if I paid for their "Premium Support" services ($119 for one year, 3 fixes). I declined, feeling sure that this is something I could do if I knew how. Could it be an incompatability issue with OS 10.8.3?

You saved me $$$ that I can ill afford on my fixed income. I was very unhappy with the "support" from Lexmark... what a rip off! Thank you dwb!

Just bought a new PC with Windows 7 installed on it. I'm having trouble Adding my Lexmark Optra S 1625 Printer ( no drivers found )?

I have contacted Lexmark and they claim that the OS has a compatable driver included. But, so far I have NOT been successful at adding the printer. The Optra S 1625 is currently shared by one of my XP PC's on my network. My new, Windows 7 PC, is finding the printer just fine, but is not able to locate an acceptalbe driver for it. Perhaps, I am just not familiar enough yet with how to work with Windows 7 to get around the issue. I need some help. Lexmark claims that Windows 7 should have a compatable driver included with the OS ??? Please Advise.

Hi Fidmon,
After performing a research, I just get the same conclusion as Rick Dee and Shadow Walker. There is no Lexmark Optra S 1625 Printer driver for Windows 7 provided on Windows Update Catalog. Also, no driver downloading information for your printer listed on the Lexmark Product Download Center.
At this time, you can try the suggestions raised by Shadow Walker to install the similar printer driver to check the issue. For your convenicen, I have located a driver for OPTRA S 1255 printer. Please download and install the driver to test the issue.
Please note: Since this is a Windows XP driver, I can't guarantee if it works for you, but we can try installing the driver under Windows XP Compatible Mode.
OPTRA S 1255
If the driver did not work, I strongly suggest communicating with Lexmark Support and ask them to produce the proper driver for Windows 7.
Judy :)

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need setup instructions connect Lexmark t630 printer (old/wired) to HP laptop USB, tried , get error

You will need a USB to Parallel converter cable. Make sure the cable you use is supported by your intended operating system. I have heard good results using Belkin cables.
Note that for 64 bit versions of Vista or Windows 7 you will need a patch for the Deskjet 712c available here.
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Printing to a Lexmark Optra E312

I updated to Mac OS X (10.4.9) last month and since then, I cannot print on my Lexmark Optra E312 anymore. It used to work on Mac OS X (I think it was OS X (10.1 or 10.2), but now it doesn't. I have downloaded a new driver and the computer can see the printer but when I send a print job, the only thing that happens is that the Data and Error light flash for 2-3 seconds and then it quits the job. I've unplugged everything and plugged it back in. Even tried switching the USB ports but have had no luck. Any one have any advice?
Michael
PowerPC G4 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

My advise is to contact Lexmark's tech support for advise.

Printing problems with Lexmark Wi-Fi printer linked to iMac

We have a Lexmark X6570 Wireless printer. This unit works flawlessly with our MacBook Pro on the AirPort Express Wi-Fi system in the house, whihc was the first Apple computer we bought in September 2007. More recently, in November 2008, we purchased a second Mac, an IMac 24-inch desktop and linked it to the AirPort Express. The problem is that we cannot print via the iMac. Whenever we ask for a print of a Mail message, a Safari web page, an Adobe Reader page, a TextEdit page or a Pages file (when we are actually working on a draft), the application closes by itself and we get the following error message (for the Mail example): "The Mail application had to close unexpectedly. The problem could be caused by the IJPrintQuality module". By the way, the only time the printer actually printed from the iMac was when I open a saved Pages file. Then it prints OK and almost every time. But that is the only instance when the iMac prints from the Lexmark. We have spoken to Lexmark on numerous occasions and reinstalled all drivers and all Lexmark software on the iMac, but without success.

For those running into this same prpoblem, Lexmark foun a solution for me. If you get that error message, try to access your HD -> Library -> Printers -> Lexmark -> PDE's folder. Under that folder, locate the IJPrintQuality, then remove it. Then try to print again. If you get another similar error message, you may also have to remove three other plug-ins: IJAdvancedOptions, IJColorOptions and IJPrinterServices before the programs stops crashing. I am now testing the printing of different documents from different applications, and it continues to work well.

I have a lexmark wireless (4650) printer and I can't print from my MacBook Air unless it is connected by the USB

I have a MacBook Air (new) and I am trying to print wirelessly on my Lexmark 4650 - the printer has a wireless connection and will print only if i manually connect the laptop to the printer vis USB - Can anyone help me figure out what else I need to do?

As you can see here, Mountain Lion does not directly support that model of printer:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669#lexmark
... try this article to see if it helps:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4670

Lexmark Optra S 1250 - Working under Leopard

I wanted to let people know that the Lexmark Optra S 1250 printer can work under leopard (10.5.1). It was quite a (stressful) experience getting it working but here were the essential steps:
1. After installing 10.5.1, reinstall the latest Optra S printer driver.
2. Ensure the printer is connected and powered on - mine is connected using a USB to Parallel converter cable but could also use an Ethernet cable
3. In the 'Printer & Fax Preference pane click the "+" to add a new printer.
4. Let the search for the printer driver complete(by gosh it is extremely slow!)
5. Click "Add" and when the drop-down box starts looking for 'printer options', don't wait (it never completes) but click the "Configure" button. Select your options and then exit.
6. Hopefully the printer now shows up as added on the left side of the Preference pane.
7. Close and then Restart the computer. I couldn't get the printer to respond to print commands (drove me crazy!) until after I decided to shut down and restart the computer.
8. If you still have problems, you may need to go back to the Printer & Fax Preference Pane, control-click on the printer icon in the left side of the pane and select "Reset print system". After that, redo steps 1 to 7.
Good luck
Rudy

Explain #8.
Did you restart after adding the drivers?
If you open the System Profiler, under Firewire or Printers what do yo see?
(Apple Menu/About this Mac/More Info/Firewire or Printer)
If it sees them then you know it's a configuration problem.

Dual Core 10.4.4 & Lexmark Optra R+

I did a couple of short searches but no evident discussion readily available about this combination.
I purchased a Lexmark Optra R+ and AppleTalk in 1996 for use with a Power Mac 7500. A great working pair with OS 7, 8 and thru 9 and Lexmark continued to update the necessary supporting drivers.
In 2003, I purchased a G4 Dual 867 and began using OS X right away. I remember no trouble getting the Optra to work with 10.2.3 well from the start. The OS X drivers were again available from Lexmark. This time, I used it on a LAN running it at the end thru a router then a switch. Not only did the G4 use its services well, but a couple of WiFi computers (windoz) were suing it also.
Now we come to the present day. After a couple months of down time with a bad fuser, I got the Optra up and running again last week, and proceeded to begin the installation to a G5 Quad (now 10.4.4) I received December 1, 2005.
Again, Lexmark has a driver specific OS X.4. It’s really nice that they continue to work on drivers for a 10-year-old machine.
The driver installed easily enough, the Quad seemed to recognize its driver and the fact that it’s connected to the network, but it will not print a page. Even though it activates the printer from inactive mode just like the other two Macs, did, it seems to chew on the information being sent for a little while, then just goes back into its state of rest, not even a blank page is spit out. Bummer. I've also tried installing it on the second Ethernet port with a direct cable with the same symptoms as a result.
I’ve deleted and done the install process twice, talked to Apple Support (yes I have Applecare, doesn’t everyone?) for an hour (their stumped having me do that delete and install once again).
Well, that’s the basics. I suppose I could go on, but most of you will not care or have a clue. I understand, but for that one or two of you that might just have already been there, I’d appreciate your assist. Feel welcome in emailing me if you would like more explanation.
The worst that can happen would be that my poor baby will be relegated to the steady work from those other afore mentioned machines. Ugh!
Hey, if I haven’t already mentioned it to all of you, have a Happy New Year.

While checking other issues, I finally figured out where to install the correct settings for the network printer. Works fine now.

Connect Lexmark Optra E310 printer to iMAC

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