Ok, so I have contacted Lexmark and they have provided the following solution: I found some useful information about them on the ubuntu support forums–particularly this post, which explains how to convert the script provided for 32-bit systems compatible with those in a LPIA:

If you have a 64-bit system, you’ll have some more problems. The printer is now registered on CUPS and is easily used by all programs (tested with Firefox, Gimp and acroread). Select it and you’ve basically finished the installation. If everything works properly, you’ll see your printer with his Mac and the label that you gave. This starts a dialog graphics box, which installs an additional Java environment and then does a scan of the network devices (make sure the printer is not in stand-by, with wireless signal green). Once the file is unzipped, you can launch the executable. At this moment, the official version is: .sh.tar.gz (good for the 32-bit systems), you can find it on the official site by searching “lexmark driver” and pointing to the correct model. It was really trivial and took 15 minutes to have the printer installed and configured with wireless (WEP and WPA2 support).Īt the end of the installation, I got a Windows program to do a scan, as well as an OCR program I have yet to test them (I usually do not use that partition).Īt this point, I switched on the Linux desktop with Xubuntu 10.4 and downloaded the official drivers. However, I recommend these videos to see the exact contents and get an idea for yourself:įor the installation, I connected my notebook via USB, booted the partition with Windows XP, inserted the CD, and followed step-by-step instructions. The printer takes up the right amount of space, and at first I was very pleased. Although there have been some negative opinions about the Lexmark support to Linux, I decided to buy it.Īs I unboxed it, there was the printer, 1 CD for installing, 1 CD for the guarantee, a trouble-shooting guide, and a worksheet for quick setup.

It was 49 euros and included a scanner, SD reader, and direct printing of photos. I found the Lexmark Impact S305 as the first price for wireless printer at the mall. I needed a new printer for home … I do not do professional things, and having the desk already filled, my only requirement was that it be wireless so that I can put it somewhere where I have more space.

Lexmark impact s305 printer