Updating Printer Drivers?

I was unable to print anything on my Lexmark Z53 printer while using my new Mac Mini. The note said to update software under Apple so I clicked and the updates started which took several hours. But when everything was finished I still couldn't print out. I then went to Lexmark's web page and found the Apple support download. There I learned I should've left the printer on while downloading the updates and I would have gotten a prompt to install for the printer. Another option said if you're not connected to the Internet to install the Mac OSX DVD and an Option Install would appear and prompt for updating the printer. I'd like to know if that's what I should do? I don't want to reinstall something I already have. But I'd also like to avoid buying a new printer, if possible. Would appreciate any reply. Thank you.

Never mind, I got my own answer when I called Lexmark. Apparently my printer will only update to 10.3 so I'll have to get a new one.

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