Installing on IBM AIX

  1. Read Before installing the printer drivers.

  2. Make sure you have enough disk space in /usr/lpp to install the printer driver.

    For more information about finding more space, see Finding space to install the printer drivers package.

  3. Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers.

  4. Save the downloaded package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the package file:

    # /opt/freeware/bin/gunzip /tmp/print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg.gz
  5. Type the following on the command line, and then press Enter:

    # smit install_latest
  6. When prompted to type the input device directory for software, type the following:

    /tmp/print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg
  7. Select the packages you want to install. All packages are installed by default.

    1. On the Software to install option, select List.

    2. Select the packages you want to install.

    3. Click OK.

  8. Specify any other install options.

  9. Click OK to begin installing the printer driver.

    You receive a message when the installation is complete.

  10. Run the following setup script to complete the installation:

    # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint
    Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if there are any software plug-ins available. For more information, see Plugin Manager utility (software updates).